Arabic Male name
Abrar
أَبْرَار
The righteous
Arabic · Male · Islamic
A Quranic name — the very word Allah uses to describe the righteous who dwell in paradise.
Righteousness
The righteous
Overview
What does Abrar mean?
Abrar means the righteous ones. In the Quran, al-abrār are those who will be in the finest dwellings of paradise — drinking from the spring of Kafur (76:5-6) and described in the most honourable terms.
A name of aspiration — placing the bearer among the Quranic category of the righteous and the blessed.
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Why parents choose Abrar
Parents choose Abrar to place their son's name within the Quranic category of the righteous. It is both an aspiration and a prayer.
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Abrar
ab-RAAR
2 syllables · Easy to pronounce
Abrar is highly recommended as a Quranic name. It appears in Surah al-Infitar and Surah al-Insan as a descriptor of the blessed and righteous. A name of genuine spiritual aspiration.
Used across Arab and South Asian Muslim families seeking a Quranic name with a strong meaning.
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A Quranic name directly associated with the righteous who inherit paradise.
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FAQ
What does Abrar mean?
Abrar means the righteous ones — the plural of Barr (pious, righteous). In the Quran it refers specifically to those destined for the best of paradise.
Is Abrar mentioned in the Quran?
Yes. Al-Abrār appears in Surah al-Infitar (82:13) and Surah al-Insan (76:5-6), describing the righteous who receive the finest rewards in paradise.
How do you pronounce Abrar?
Abrar is pronounced ab-RAAR, with two syllables.
Is Abrar a boy or girl name?
Abrar is primarily used as a boy's name in Islamic tradition, though it has occasionally been used for girls. Its Quranic usage is gender-neutral.