Abdul-Awwal
Abdul-Awwal is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the First”.
| Meaning | Servant of the First |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الأول |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-AW-wal |
| Arabic root | ع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Awwal
Abdul-Awwal is ʿAbd al-Awwal, 'servant of the First', the One who existed before all things. It is especially common in Bangladesh, where names such as Abdul Awal are widespread. It sits alongside the rarer Abdul-Akhir, built on the paired name al-Ākhir. It is often shortened to Awal.
Is Abdul-Awwal a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Awwal is a Muslim name meaning 'servant of the first', built on al-Awwal, one of the names of God.
Is Abdul-Awwal in the Quran?
God is described as 'the First (al-Awwal) and the Last' (Quran 57:3).
Where is the name Abdul-Awwal used?
Very common in Bangladesh as Abdul Awal.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Awwal mean?
Abdul-Awwal means 'Servant of the First'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdul-Awwal a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Awwal is a Muslim name meaning 'servant of the first', built on al-Awwal, one of the names of God.
How do you write Abdul-Awwal in Arabic?
Abdul-Awwal is written عبد الأول in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdul-Awwal?
Abdul-Awwal is pronounced ab-dul-AW-wal.
Is Abdul-Awwal mentioned in the Quran?
God is described as 'the First (al-Awwal) and the Last' (Quran 57:3).