Abdul-Basit
Abdul-Basit is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Expander”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Expander |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الباسط |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-BAA-sit |
| Arabic root | ع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Basit
Abdul-Basit is ʿAbd al-Bāsiṭ, 'servant of the One who expands', who extends provision and mercy to whom He wills. The name is famous worldwide through the Egyptian reciter ʿAbd al-Bāsiṭ ʿAbd al-Ṣamad, whose recordings of the Quran are still among the most listened to.
Is Abdul-Basit a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Basit is a Muslim name meaning 'servant of the expander', built on al-Bāsiṭ, one of the names of God.
Is Abdul-Basit in the Quran?
'Allah extends (yabsuṭu) provision for whom He wills and restricts it' (Quran 13:26).
Where is the name Abdul-Basit used?
Used across the Muslim world.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Basit mean?
Abdul-Basit means 'Servant of the Expander'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdul-Basit a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Basit is a Muslim name meaning 'servant of the expander', built on al-Bāsiṭ, one of the names of God.
How do you write Abdul-Basit in Arabic?
Abdul-Basit is written عبد الباسط in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdul-Basit?
Abdul-Basit is pronounced ab-dul-BAA-sit.
Is Abdul-Basit mentioned in the Quran?
'Allah extends (yabsuṭu) provision for whom He wills and restricts it' (Quran 13:26).