عبد العليم

Abdul-Alim

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

MeaningServant of the All-Knowing
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعبد العليم
Pronunciationab-dul-ah-LEEM
Arabic rootع ل م (ʿ-l-m) — to know
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abdul-Alim

ʿAbd al-ʿAlīm means 'servant of the All-Knowing'. Al-ʿAlīm is the Name of God whose knowledge encompasses everything, hidden and open, past and future. It is among the most frequent divine Names in the Quran. As a given name it is used throughout the Muslim world, often shortened to Alim.

Is Abdul-Alim a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul-Alim is an Islamic name meaning 'servant of the All-Knowing', a Name of Allah.

Is Abdul-Alim in the Quran?

'Indeed, it is You who is the Knowing (al-ʿAlīm), the Wise' (Quran 2:32).

Where is the name Abdul-Alim used?

Used across the Arab world, South Asia and Africa.

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Spellings and variants of Abdul-Alim

AbdulalimAbdul AleemAbdelalim

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdul-Alim mean?

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

Is Abdul-Alim a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul-Alim is an Islamic name meaning 'servant of the All-Knowing', a Name of Allah.

How do you write Abdul-Alim in Arabic?

Abdul-Alim is written عبد العليم in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abdul-Alim?

Abdul-Alim is pronounced ab-dul-ah-LEEM.

Is Abdul-Alim mentioned in the Quran?

'Indeed, it is You who is the Knowing (al-ʿAlīm), the Wise' (Quran 2:32).

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