مقرب muqarrab pass. part. of قرّب 'to cause to be near, or to approach or draw near,' ii of قرب 'to be or become near'
A مقرب muqarrab (pass. part. of قرّب 'to cause to be near, or to approach or draw near,' ii of قرب 'to be or become near'), part. adj. & s.m. Caused to draw near (to); allowed to approach, admitted (to);—approximated;—nearly related;—one who is allowed to approach, or to have access (to a king, &c.); an intimate friend; a favourite; a relation; an attendant (pl. muqarrabīn):—muqarrabuʼl-ḥaẓrat, The relations of the king, blood royal:—muqarrabuʼl-ḵẖidmat, A confidential servant, or confidential servants.