Boy name
Attab name meaning
“frequently reproaching; given to remonstrance”
Attab means someone who frequently reproaches or remonstrates. It comes from Arabic ʿattāb, an intensive form related to the verb ʿataba, to reproach. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it evokes the language of repeated complaint or reproach in a conversation.
What does Attab mean?
Frequently reproaching; given to remonstrance
In Turkish: çokça sitem eden; sıkça kınayan
Attab reflects an Arabic form with a doubled t and a long vowel. Its historical Islamic association includes ʿAttāb ibn Asīd, a Companion appointed to govern Mecca after its conquest. That association comes from the historical figure, while the word's literal meaning belongs to the sphere of reproach.
Origin of the name Attab
Attab comes from Arabic ʿattāb, an intensive form meaning one who frequently reproaches or remonstrates. It derives from the verb ʿataba, to reproach.
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How to pronounce Attab
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /attab/ |
| Arabic | عتاب |
Is Attab a boy’s name?
Yes, Attab is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Attab does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Attab
What is the meaning of Attab?
Attab means “frequently reproaching; given to remonstrance”. Attab comes from Arabic ʿattāb, an intensive form meaning one who frequently reproaches or remonstrates. It derives from the verb ʿataba, to reproach.
Is Attab a boy’s name?
Yes, Attab is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Attab in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Attab nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Attab?
Attab is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Attab have?
Attab has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Attab?
Attab does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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