Abdallah
Abdallah is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of God”.
| Meaning | Servant of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الله |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-LAH |
| Arabic root | ع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdallah
Abdallah is ʿAbd Allāh, 'servant of God'. In a well-known hadith the Prophet ﷺ called ʿAbd Allāh and ʿAbd al-Raḥmān the names most beloved to God. It was the name of the Prophet's ﷺ father, ʿAbd Allāh ibn ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib, and of many Companions, among them ʿAbd Allāh ibn ʿUmar, ʿAbd Allāh ibn ʿAbbās and ʿAbd Allāh ibn Masʿūd.
Is Abdallah a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdallah is among the most recommended Muslim names, described in hadith as one of the names most beloved to God.
Is Abdallah in the Quran?
The Prophet ﷺ is called ʿabd Allāh in the Quran: 'And when the servant of Allah stood up supplicating Him' (Quran 72:19).
Where is the name Abdallah used?
Used everywhere; Abdallah is common in the Arab world and East Africa, Abdullah in South Asia and Turkey.
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Spellings and variants of Abdallah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdallah mean?
Abdallah means 'Servant of God'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdallah a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdallah is among the most recommended Muslim names, described in hadith as one of the names most beloved to God.
How do you write Abdallah in Arabic?
Abdallah is written عبد الله in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdallah?
Abdallah is pronounced ab-dul-LAH.
Is Abdallah mentioned in the Quran?
The Prophet ﷺ is called ʿabd Allāh in the Quran: 'And when the servant of Allah stood up supplicating Him' (Quran 72:19).