Abbas

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A prominent title for high-ranking leaders or rulers in various Islamic cultures
2. An honorific name often used for a grandparent or respected elder within certain Arabic-speaking communities
3. A term denoting a religious authority or figure, typically in Shia Islam, reflecting honor and reverence

Etymology: "Abbas" is the plural of "abba," which came into English from Latin and Ancient Greek, and ultimately from the Aramaic word for "father." Its sense as an honorific for a grandparent or respected elder is the plural form's use in the communities where the word is current.