عبد الفتاح

Abdifatah

boyArabic, Somali form

Abdifatah is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Opener”.

MeaningServant of the Opener
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Somali form
Arabic spellingعبد الفتاح
Pronunciationahb-dee-fah-TAHH
Arabic rootف ت ح (f-t-ḥ) — to open
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abdifatah

Abdifatah is the English spelling of Somali Cabdifitaax, from Arabic ʿAbd al-Fattāḥ, 'servant of the Opener'. al-Fattāḥ is the One who opens the way to mercy, provision and victory, and who judges between people. The name is among the most popular ʿAbd- names for Somali boys.

Is Abdifatah a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdifatah is a Somali Muslim name meaning servant of the Opener, one of the names of God.

Is Abdifatah in the Quran?

'He is the Knowing Judge (al-Fattāḥ al-ʿAlīm)' (Quran 34:26).

Where is the name Abdifatah used?

Very common among Somalis in East Africa, Europe and North America.

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Spellings and variants of Abdifatah

CabdifitaaxAbdifitahAbdulfattahAbdelfattah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdifatah mean?

Abdifatah means 'Servant of the Opener'. It comes from Arabic, Somali form.

Is Abdifatah a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdifatah is a Somali Muslim name meaning servant of the Opener, one of the names of God.

How do you write Abdifatah in Arabic?

Abdifatah is written عبد الفتاح in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abdifatah?

Abdifatah is pronounced ahb-dee-fah-TAHH.

Is Abdifatah mentioned in the Quran?

'He is the Knowing Judge (al-Fattāḥ al-ʿAlīm)' (Quran 34:26).

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