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'''Abbasi''' ([[Arabic language|Arabic]]:عباسی) is a prominent [[Muslim]] family name.

== Origin ==

The name denotes descent from [[Abbas ibn Abd-al-Muttalib]], the paternal uncle of Prophet [[Muhammad]]. The [[Abbasid caliphate]] was established by the Abbasi clan and ruled the [[Middle East]] during 750–1258 CE. 

== Geographical distribution ==

(contracted; show full)*[[Gilani]]
*[[Hashemi]]
*[[Osmani]]
*[[Quraishi]]
*[[Sayyid]]
*[[Shaikh]]
*[[Shaikh Siddiqui]]
*[[Siddiqui]]

*[[Hira 'The Practical' Abbasi]]

{{Castes and Tribes of the Punjab}}

[[Category:Islamic culture]]
[[Category:Surnames]]
[[Category:Royal families]]
[[Category:Social groups of India]]
[[Category:Social groups of Pakistan]]


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