Multiple choice general knowledge

Guess the meaning of ABBAS

  1. WATER

  2. LION

  3. SUN

  4. TREE

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Abbas (عباس) is an Arabic name meaning 'lion' or 'one who is stern/fierce'. It comes from the root meaning 'to grimace' (as a lion does). The name was famously borne by Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib, the uncle of Prophet Muhammad. Option B correctly identifies this meaning.