Abdul-Ghafoor
Abdul-Ghafoor is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the All-Forgiving”.
| Meaning | Servant of the All-Forgiving |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الغفور |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-gha-FOOR |
| Arabic root | ع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Ghafoor
Abdul-Ghafoor is ʿAbd al-Ghafūr, 'servant of the All-Forgiving'. Al-Ghafūr, often paired with al-Raḥīm, is one of the most frequent divine names in the Quran. The spelling Ghafoor is South Asian; elsewhere it is written Abdul Ghafur or Abdelghafour. In everyday use it is frequently shortened to Ghafoor.
Is Abdul-Ghafoor a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Ghafoor is a Muslim name meaning 'servant of the all-forgiving', built on al-Ghafūr, one of the names of God.
Is Abdul-Ghafoor in the Quran?
'Say: O My servants who have transgressed against themselves, do not despair of the mercy of Allah... He is the Forgiving (al-Ghafūr), the Merciful' (Quran 39:53).
Where is the name Abdul-Ghafoor used?
Common in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Ghafoor mean?
Abdul-Ghafoor means 'Servant of the All-Forgiving'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdul-Ghafoor a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Ghafoor is a Muslim name meaning 'servant of the all-forgiving', built on al-Ghafūr, one of the names of God.
How do you write Abdul-Ghafoor in Arabic?
Abdul-Ghafoor is written عبد الغفور in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdul-Ghafoor?
Abdul-Ghafoor is pronounced ab-dul-gha-FOOR.
Is Abdul-Ghafoor mentioned in the Quran?
'Say: O My servants who have transgressed against themselves, do not despair of the mercy of Allah... He is the Forgiving (al-Ghafūr), the Merciful' (Quran 39:53).