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Akbar

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Akbar is a boy’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “Arabic name meaning 'greatest' or 'very great'.”. It currently ranks #5654 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1975.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginArabic

What Akbar Means

Arabic name meaning 'greatest' or 'very great'.

The Story of Akbar

This name, meaning 'greatest,' carries the echo of emperors and the enduring spirit of a leader.

Akbar is a powerful Arabic name meaning 'greatest' or 'very great.' Its most prominent historical association is with Akbar the Great, the third Mughal emperor of India, renowned for his vast empire, administrative genius, and policy of religious tolerance in the 16th century. The name’s journey has been through the sophisticated courts of the Mughal Empire and across cultures that admire strength, wisdom, and magnanimity, becoming a symbol of leadership and grandeur.

There's a commanding presence in the sound of 'Akbar,' a resonance that speaks of authority and noble bearing. When you say it for your son, you can feel its weight, envisioning him as someone who leads with integrity and wisdom. It's a name that suggests a remarkable impact on the world. Writing 'Akbar' on his birth announcement feels like acknowledging the immense potential and greatness within him.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Akbar the Great

    Mughal emperor of India, known for religious tolerance.

  • Akbar Gbaja-Biamila

    American football player and TV personality

Personality Traits

GreatPowerfulRespectfulHonorable

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Peak Year

#21 in 1975

Total Births

584

First Recorded

1960

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