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Abu-Zarr

Quick answerAbu-Zarr is an Arabic name meaning "father of Zarr," where "Abu" means "father of" and "Zarr" (from the root meaning "dust" or "small particles") likely refers to humility or insignificance.

Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#941
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Peak year2024
Syllables3
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters8
Numerology33 Chaldean 3
Global rank#941

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Abu-Zarr

Abu-Zarr is an Arabic name meaning "father of Zarr," where "Abu" means "father of" and "Zarr" (from the root meaning "dust" or "small particles") likely refers to humility or insignificance.

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Etymology

Abu-Zarr is an Arabic name meaning "father of Zarr," where "Abu" means "father of" and "Zarr" (from the root meaning "dust" or "small particles") likely refers to humility or insignificance. The name is primarily used in Islamic cultures and is historically notable as the epithet of Jundub ibn Junādah, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad known for his asceticism and moral integrity.

Abu-Zarr currently ranks #941 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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