How to Pronounce "abu"
word
AH-boo
AH-boo
Definition
An Arabic word meaning 'father of', commonly used as a prefix in Arabic names and place names. In English, it appears in names like Abu Dhabi, Abu Simbel, and as a character name (e.g., the monkey in Disney's Aladdin).
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AH-boo
UK
AH-boo
Listen in Context
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
The temples of Abu Simbel are among Egypt's greatest treasures.
In the movie Aladdin, Abu is a clever little monkey.
The name Abu literally means 'father of' in Arabic and is one of the most common name prefixes in the Arab world.