Abro, Abra, or Abda () is a Sindhi surname. It is a sub-clan of the larger Samma tribe that chiefly occupies the region of Sindh at the present time. The Abro tribe is an influential community residing in Sindh, Balochistan (in

Kacchi Plain The Kacchi Plains ( Sindhi: ڪچي ميدان, Balochi: کَچِّ سَتَیْ زَمِیمْ) or Bolan Plains, also known as Kach Gandava is a region located in Balochistan, Pakistan. The addition of the latter "gandava" is based on the name o ...

s, Detha or Detho title of some clans in Jakhro or Jakhra are in majority), and Kutch. Historically, they trace their origins to the Samma Rajputs. The tribe is known for producing notable leaders, warriors, and tribal chiefs. Jam Abro Arbhang, remembered for defending Soomra women from Alauddin Khilji's forces, stands out as a historical hero. The Abros have contributed to Sindh's cultural heritage, with their stories celebrated in folklore and Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’s poetry. Today, they maintain their tribal identity while adapting to modern social dynamics.

Notable people

Notable people bearing the surname Abro, who may or may not be associated with the tribe, include: * Allama Ali Khan Abro, scholar *

Jamal Abro Jamaluddin Abro, ( – ) also known as Jamal Abro (2 May 1924 – 30 June 2004, Larkana, Pakistan) was a Sindhi writer. He was born in Sangi, a small village in Mehar Taluka, then part of Dadu District. Life Abro studied in a number of sc ...

(1924–2004), Pakistani writer *

Mazhar Abro Mazhar Abro ( Sindhi: مظھر ابڙو) is a prominent short story writer, novelist, playwright and poet from Sindh, Pakistan. His literary appreciation began with the "Shah Abdul Lateef Bhittai National Award" by Pakistan Academy of letters Is ...

Murad Abro Murad Abro () was a minister of the Balochistan Government. And a member of the Jamote Qaumi Movement. He was the son of Abdul Malik Abro and brother of Murtaza Abro. He died in a road accident in October 2008. He was a great politician of his t ...

Sohai Ali Abro Sohai Ali Abro ( ) is a Pakistani actress, dancer and model, who appears in Pakistani television serials and films. She is known for her roles in serials such as Geo TV's '' Saat Pardon Mein'' (2012), Hum TV's '' Tanhai'' (2013), ''Khoya Khoy ...

, Pakistani actress *

Suhaee Abro Suhaee Abro (, ) is a Pakistani dancer and actress. She specialises in the field of dance and is a trained classical dancer. Suhaee works in television plays, theatre, documentaries and music videos. She won the Best New Television Sensation ...

Tariq Alam Abro Tariq Alam Abro () was a Sindhi novelist, short story author and playwright. He was born on 10 April 1958, in Qambar, Sindh. According to Rasool Bux Dars, he was one of the three greatest living Sindhi poets at the time of his death. He died on 11 ...

, writer * Mir Abdul Majid Abro, politician

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