Abdul-Ahad
Abdul-Ahad is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the One”.
| Meaning | Servant of the One |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الأحد |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-AH-had |
| Arabic root | ع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Ahad
Abdul-Ahad is ʿAbd al-Aḥad, 'servant of the One'. Al-Aḥad expresses God's absolute oneness and is the word at the heart of Surat al-Ikhlāṣ; 'Aḥad, Aḥad' was also the cry of the Companion Bilāl under torture. The name is popular in South Asia and the Arab world.
Is Abdul-Ahad a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Ahad is a Muslim name meaning 'servant of the one', built on al-Aḥad, one of the names of God.
Is Abdul-Ahad in the Quran?
Surat al-Ikhlāṣ begins: 'Say: He is Allah, the One (Aḥad)' (Quran 112:1).
Where is the name Abdul-Ahad used?
Common in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Ahad mean?
Abdul-Ahad means 'Servant of the One'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdul-Ahad a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Ahad is a Muslim name meaning 'servant of the one', built on al-Aḥad, one of the names of God.
How do you write Abdul-Ahad in Arabic?
Abdul-Ahad is written عبد الأحد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdul-Ahad?
Abdul-Ahad is pronounced ab-dul-AH-had.
Is Abdul-Ahad mentioned in the Quran?
Surat al-Ikhlāṣ begins: 'Say: He is Allah, the One (Aḥad)' (Quran 112:1).