Abdellah
Abdellah is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of God”.
| Meaning | Servant of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Maghrebi spelling |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الله |
| Pronunciation | ab-del-LAH |
| Arabic root | ع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdellah
Abdellah is the Moroccan and Algerian spelling of ʿAbd Allāh, 'servant of God', shaped by French transcription. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said the names most beloved to God are ʿAbd Allāh and ʿAbd al-Raḥmān. It was also the name of the Prophet's father and of many Companions, including ʿAbd Allāh ibn Masʿūd and ʿAbd Allāh ibn ʿUmar.
Is Abdellah a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdellah is a Muslim name, the North African form of Abdullah, among the names most beloved to God.
Is Abdellah in the Quran?
The Prophet ﷺ is called ʿabd Allāh in 'When the servant of Allah stood up calling upon Him' (Quran 72:19).
Where is the name Abdellah used?
Typical of Morocco and Algeria and of their diaspora in France, Belgium and Spain.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdellah mean?
Abdellah means 'Servant of God'. It comes from Arabic, Maghrebi spelling.
Is Abdellah a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdellah is a Muslim name, the North African form of Abdullah, among the names most beloved to God.
How do you write Abdellah in Arabic?
Abdellah is written عبد الله in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdellah?
Abdellah is pronounced ab-del-LAH.
Is Abdellah mentioned in the Quran?
The Prophet ﷺ is called ʿabd Allāh in 'When the servant of Allah stood up calling upon Him' (Quran 72:19).