Abir
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Abir
The name 'Abir' means "fragrance" or "scent" in Arabic, derived from the Semitic root ʿ-b-r.
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Etymology
The name 'Abir' means "fragrance" or "scent" in Arabic, derived from the Semitic root ʿ-b-r. It is used primarily in Arabic-speaking and Islamic cultures, with historical usage in the Levant and North Africa, though it also appears as a unisex name in modern Hebrew (meaning "strong" or "brave") with roots in Jewish tradition.
Abir currently ranks #3,658 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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