Abdoulaye
Abdoulaye is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of God”.
| Meaning | Servant of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | West African form of Arabic ʿAbd Allāh |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الله |
| Pronunciation | ab-doo-LYE |
| Arabic root | ع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdoulaye
Abdoulaye is the francophone West African form of ʿAbd Allāh, 'servant of God'. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said that the names most beloved to God are ʿAbd Allāh and ʿAbd al-Raḥmān. Former Senegalese president Abdoulaye Wade is a well-known bearer, and the name is often shortened to Laye.
Is Abdoulaye a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdoulaye is a Muslim name, the West African form of ʿAbd Allāh, servant of God.
Is Abdoulaye in the Quran?
The phrase appears in 'when the servant of Allah (ʿabd Allāh) stood up supplicating Him' (Quran 72:19).
Where is the name Abdoulaye used?
Very common in Senegal, Mali, Guinea and Mauritania.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdoulaye mean?
Abdoulaye means 'Servant of God'. It comes from West African form of Arabic ʿAbd Allāh.
Is Abdoulaye a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdoulaye is a Muslim name, the West African form of ʿAbd Allāh, servant of God.
How do you write Abdoulaye in Arabic?
Abdoulaye is written عبد الله in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdoulaye?
Abdoulaye is pronounced ab-doo-LYE.
Is Abdoulaye mentioned in the Quran?
The phrase appears in 'when the servant of Allah (ʿabd Allāh) stood up supplicating Him' (Quran 72:19).