Abdul-Afuw
Abdul-Afuw is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Pardoner”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Pardoner |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد العفو |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-AH-foo |
| Arabic root | ع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Afuw
Abdul-Afuw is ʿAbd al-ʿAfuww, 'servant of the One who pardons'. Al-ʿAfuww is the God who erases sins entirely, and the Prophet ﷺ taught ʿĀʾisha to pray on Laylat al-Qadr: 'O God, You are ʿAfuww and You love to pardon, so pardon me.' The name is uncommon but meaningful.
Is Abdul-Afuw a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Afuw is a Muslim name meaning 'servant of the pardoner', built on al-ʿAfuww, one of the names of God.
Is Abdul-Afuw in the Quran?
God says: 'Indeed Allah is ever Pardoning (ʿafuwwan) and Competent' (Quran 4:149).
Where is the name Abdul-Afuw used?
Rare; occasionally used in South Asia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Afuw mean?
Abdul-Afuw means 'Servant of the Pardoner'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdul-Afuw a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Afuw is a Muslim name meaning 'servant of the pardoner', built on al-ʿAfuww, one of the names of God.
How do you write Abdul-Afuw in Arabic?
Abdul-Afuw is written عبد العفو in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdul-Afuw?
Abdul-Afuw is pronounced ab-dul-AH-foo.
Is Abdul-Afuw mentioned in the Quran?
God says: 'Indeed Allah is ever Pardoning (ʿafuwwan) and Competent' (Quran 4:149).