Abdou
Abdou is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant (of God)”.
| Meaning | Servant (of God) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, West African short form of Abd- names |
| Arabic spelling | عبد |
| Pronunciation | AHB-doo |
| Arabic root | ع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdou
Abdou is a short form of compound names beginning with ʿAbd, 'servant', such as ʿAbd al-Raḥmān, ʿAbd al-Qādir or ʿAbd Allāh. In Senegal and Niger it is often given and used on its own, as with Senegal's former president Abdou Diouf. The name always implies service and worship of God.
Is Abdou a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdou is a Muslim name, short for names like ʿAbd Allāh or ʿAbd al-Raḥmān, meaning 'servant of God'.
Is Abdou in the Quran?
Its root ʿ-b-d appears in 'I did not create jinn and mankind except to worship Me' (Quran 51:56).
Where is the name Abdou used?
Common in Senegal, Niger, Mali and also as a nickname in Egypt and the Maghreb.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdou mean?
Abdou means 'Servant (of God)'. It comes from Arabic, West African short form of Abd- names.
Is Abdou a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdou is a Muslim name, short for names like ʿAbd Allāh or ʿAbd al-Raḥmān, meaning 'servant of God'.
How do you write Abdou in Arabic?
Abdou is written عبد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdou?
Abdou is pronounced AHB-doo.
Is Abdou mentioned in the Quran?
Its root ʿ-b-d appears in 'I did not create jinn and mankind except to worship Me' (Quran 51:56).