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Origin: Arabic

Meaning: Greater, greatest; Most important; Most senior, highest in status

An Arabic boy’s name, Akbar, means “greater” or “greatest,” making it a great fit if you think a baby’s arrival is a great achievement. Akbar can also mean “most important,” “most senior,” or “highest in status.” Significant in the Islamic faith, it appears about 23 times in the Qur’an. Whether you want to share your faith with baby, or you want to inspire them to be their greatest self, Akbar is sure to be a really great match for your little one.