عبد الباسط

Abdelbasset

boyArabic, Maghrebi spelling

Abdelbasset is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the One who expands”.

MeaningServant of the One who expands
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Maghrebi spelling
Arabic spellingعبد الباسط
Pronunciationab-del-BAA-set
Arabic rootب س ط (b-s-ṭ) — to spread out, to extend
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abdelbasset

Abdelbasset is a French-influenced spelling of ʿAbd al-Bāsiṭ, 'servant of the One who extends', referring to God who expands provision and hearts as He wills. The double s keeps the s sound in French spelling. The name is famous through the Egyptian reciter ʿAbd al-Bāsiṭ ʿAbd al-Ṣamad, one of the most celebrated Quran reciters of the 20th century.

Is Abdelbasset a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdelbasset is a Muslim name meaning servant of al-Bāsiṭ, the Expander, a Name of God.

Is Abdelbasset in the Quran?

The verb appears in 'Allah extends provision to whom He wills' (Quran 13:26).

Where is the name Abdelbasset used?

Used in Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco; Abdel Baset is the usual Egyptian form.

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Spellings and variants of Abdelbasset

Abdul BasitAbdelbasetAbdulbasitAbdel Basset

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdelbasset mean?

Abdelbasset means 'Servant of the One who expands'. It comes from Arabic, Maghrebi spelling.

Is Abdelbasset a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdelbasset is a Muslim name meaning servant of al-Bāsiṭ, the Expander, a Name of God.

How do you write Abdelbasset in Arabic?

Abdelbasset is written عبد الباسط in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abdelbasset?

Abdelbasset is pronounced ab-del-BAA-set.

Is Abdelbasset mentioned in the Quran?

The verb appears in 'Allah extends provision to whom He wills' (Quran 13:26).

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