عبد البر

Abdul-Barr

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Abdul-Barr is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Source of Goodness”.

MeaningServant of the Source of Goodness
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعبد البر
Pronunciationab-dul-BARR
Arabic rootع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abdul-Barr

Abdul-Barr is ʿAbd al-Barr, 'servant of the Most Kind', from al-Barr, the source of all goodness and kindness. It is best known through Ibn ʿAbd al-Barr, the great 11th-century Andalusian hadith scholar and author of al-Tamhīd. Its rarity as a given name makes it a distinctive choice for families who want an unusual divine name.

Is Abdul-Barr a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul-Barr is a Muslim name meaning 'servant of the source of goodness', built on al-Barr, one of the names of God.

Is Abdul-Barr in the Quran?

The people of Paradise say: 'Indeed, it is He who is the Most Kind (al-Barr), the Merciful' (Quran 52:28).

Where is the name Abdul-Barr used?

An uncommon name, known mostly through Ibn ʿAbd al-Barr.

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Spellings and variants of Abdul-Barr

AbdulbarrAbdel Barr

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdul-Barr mean?

Abdul-Barr means 'Servant of the Source of Goodness'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Abdul-Barr a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul-Barr is a Muslim name meaning 'servant of the source of goodness', built on al-Barr, one of the names of God.

How do you write Abdul-Barr in Arabic?

Abdul-Barr is written عبد البر in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abdul-Barr?

Abdul-Barr is pronounced ab-dul-BARR.

Is Abdul-Barr mentioned in the Quran?

The people of Paradise say: 'Indeed, it is He who is the Most Kind (al-Barr), the Merciful' (Quran 52:28).

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