Abdul-Ghaffar
Abdul-Ghaffar is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Ever-Forgiving”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Ever-Forgiving |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الغفار |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-ghaf-FAAR |
| Arabic root | ع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Ghaffar
Abdul-Ghaffar is ʿAbd al-Ghaffār, 'servant of the Ever-Forgiving'. Al-Ghaffār is an intensive form stressing that God forgives again and again. A well-known bearer was Khan ʿAbd al-Ghaffār Khan, the Pashtun leader of non-violent resistance known as 'Frontier Gandhi'. It is often shortened to Ghaffar in daily use.
Is Abdul-Ghaffar a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Ghaffar is a Muslim name meaning 'servant of the ever-forgiving', built on al-Ghaffār, one of the names of God.
Is Abdul-Ghaffar in the Quran?
Noah told his people: 'Ask forgiveness of your Lord; indeed He is ever a Perpetual Forgiver (ghaffāran)' (Quran 71:10).
Where is the name Abdul-Ghaffar used?
Common in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Ghaffar mean?
Abdul-Ghaffar means 'Servant of the Ever-Forgiving'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdul-Ghaffar a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Ghaffar is a Muslim name meaning 'servant of the ever-forgiving', built on al-Ghaffār, one of the names of God.
How do you write Abdul-Ghaffar in Arabic?
Abdul-Ghaffar is written عبد الغفار in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdul-Ghaffar?
Abdul-Ghaffar is pronounced ab-dul-ghaf-FAAR.
Is Abdul-Ghaffar mentioned in the Quran?
Noah told his people: 'Ask forgiveness of your Lord; indeed He is ever a Perpetual Forgiver (ghaffāran)' (Quran 71:10).