Abdel
Abdel is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of (God's names)”.
| Meaning | Servant of (God's names) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, North African and Egyptian form |
| Arabic spelling | عبد ال |
| Pronunciation | AB-del |
| Arabic root | ع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdel
Abdel is the first half of compound names such as ʿAbd al-Raḥmān or ʿAbd al-Qādir, written as Abdel in Egypt and French-speaking North Africa. On its own it is not a complete Arabic name, since ʿAbd al- must be followed by one of God's names, but in Europe and America it is sometimes used as a short form or nickname.
Is Abdel a Muslim name?
Yes, as a short form. Abdel is the start of Muslim names like Abdel-Rahman; families usually complete it with a name of God, for example Abdelkarim or Abdelaziz.
Where is the name Abdel used?
Common in Egypt, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia as part of compound names.
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Spellings and variants of Abdel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdel mean?
Abdel means 'Servant of (God's names)'. It comes from Arabic, North African and Egyptian form.
Is Abdel a Muslim name?
Yes, as a short form. Abdel is the start of Muslim names like Abdel-Rahman; families usually complete it with a name of God, for example Abdelkarim or Abdelaziz.
How do you write Abdel in Arabic?
Abdel is written عبد ال in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdel?
Abdel is pronounced AB-del.