عبد الله

Abdalla

boyArabic, East African spelling

Abdalla is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of God”.

MeaningServant of God
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, East African spelling
Arabic spellingعبد الله
Pronunciationab-DAH-lah
Arabic rootع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abdalla

Abdalla is the usual East African and Sudanese spelling of ʿAbd Allāh, 'servant of God'. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said that the names most beloved to God are ʿAbdullāh and ʿAbd al-Raḥmān. It was the name of the Prophet's father and of many Companions, including ʿAbdullāh ibn Masʿūd and ʿAbdullāh ibn ʿUmar.

Is Abdalla a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdalla is a Muslim name, a spelling of Abdullah, 'servant of God', which the Prophet ﷺ described as one of the most beloved names to God.

Where is the name Abdalla used?

Very common in Kenya, Tanzania, Sudan and Somalia.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdalla mean?

Abdalla means 'Servant of God'. It comes from Arabic, East African spelling.

Is Abdalla a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdalla is a Muslim name, a spelling of Abdullah, 'servant of God', which the Prophet ﷺ described as one of the most beloved names to God.

How do you write Abdalla in Arabic?

Abdalla is written عبد الله in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abdalla?

Abdalla is pronounced ab-DAH-lah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.