عبد العليم

Abdul-Aleem

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Abdul-Aleem is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the All-Knowing”.

Meaning	Servant of the All-Knowing
Gender	Boy
Origin	Arabic
Arabic spelling	عبد العليم
Pronunciation	ab-dul-a-LEEM
Arabic root	ع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve
Muslim name?	Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abdul-Aleem

Abdul-Aleem is ʿAbd al-ʿAlīm, 'servant of the All-Knowing'. Al-ʿAlīm is one of the divine names most often repeated in the Quran, frequently paired with al-Ḥakīm or al-Samīʿ. The spelling Aleem with 'ee' is the South Asian convention; Arabs write Abdulalim or Abdel Alim. It is often shortened to Aleem.

Is Abdul-Aleem a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul-Aleem is a Muslim name meaning 'servant of the all-knowing', built on al-ʿAlīm, one of the names of God.

Is Abdul-Aleem in the Quran?

The angels said: 'Glory be to You; we have no knowledge except what You taught us. You are the All-Knowing (al-ʿAlīm), the Wise' (Quran 2:32).

Where is the name Abdul-Aleem used?

Used in South Asia and Egypt.

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Spellings and variants of Abdul-Aleem

Abdul AlimAbdulalimAbdel Alim

More boy names like Abdul-Aleem

Aaban — Clear, eloquent; one who makes things plain Aabideen — Worshippers, the devout Aabis — Stern, serious of face Aadil — Just, fair Aafaq — Horizons Aahil — Usually explained as prince or leader Aalim — Learned, knowledgeable; scholar Aamil — Worker, one who acts; governor Aamir — Prosperous, flourishing, full of life Aanis — Friendly, sociable; good company Aaqib — Successor, one who comes last Aarif — Knowing, one who has deep knowledge Aariz — Rain cloud; one who presents himself Aashir — Companion; one who lives with others Aasif — Name of Solomon's minister Aasim — Protector, guardian Aatif — Kind, affectionate, compassionate Aayan — Usually explained as gift of God

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdul-Aleem mean?

Abdul-Aleem means 'Servant of the All-Knowing'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Abdul-Aleem a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul-Aleem is a Muslim name meaning 'servant of the all-knowing', built on al-ʿAlīm, one of the names of God.

How do you write Abdul-Aleem in Arabic?

Abdul-Aleem is written عبد العليم in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abdul-Aleem?

Abdul-Aleem is pronounced ab-dul-a-LEEM.

Is Abdul-Aleem mentioned in the Quran?

The angels said: 'Glory be to You; we have no knowledge except what You taught us. You are the All-Knowing (al-ʿAlīm), the Wise' (Quran 2:32).

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