Abdelhai
Abdelhai is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Ever-Living”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Ever-Living |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الحي |
| Pronunciation | ab-del-HAI |
| Arabic root | ع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdelhai
Abdelhai is ʿAbd al-Ḥayy, 'servant of the Ever-Living', from al-Ḥayy, the divine name that opens the Throne Verse. The spelling Abdelhai or Abdelhay is typical of Morocco and Egypt, where the final double 'y' is softened in Latin letters. In South Asia the same name is commonly written Abdul Hai or Abdul Hayy.
Is Abdelhai a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdelhai (ʿAbd al-Ḥayy) is a Muslim name built on the divine name al-Ḥayy.
Is Abdelhai in the Quran?
The Throne Verse begins: 'Allah, there is no god but Him, the Ever-Living (al-Ḥayy), the Sustainer of all' (Quran 2:255).
Where is the name Abdelhai used?
Used in Morocco and Egypt; Abdul Hai is common in South Asia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdelhai mean?
Abdelhai means 'Servant of the Ever-Living'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdelhai a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdelhai (ʿAbd al-Ḥayy) is a Muslim name built on the divine name al-Ḥayy.
How do you write Abdelhai in Arabic?
Abdelhai is written عبد الحي in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdelhai?
Abdelhai is pronounced ab-del-HAI.
Is Abdelhai mentioned in the Quran?
The Throne Verse begins: 'Allah, there is no god but Him, the Ever-Living (al-Ḥayy), the Sustainer of all' (Quran 2:255).