Abdul-Ghafur
Abdul-Ghafur is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Most Forgiving”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Most Forgiving |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الغفور |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-gha-FOOR |
| Arabic root | غ ف ر (gh-f-r) — to cover, to forgive |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Ghafur
Abdul-Ghafur combines ʿabd (servant) with al-Ghafūr, the divine Name meaning the One who forgives again and again. The root gh-f-r originally means to cover, and forgiveness is pictured as God covering a person's faults. The name is especially familiar in South Asia and the Malay world, where it is often spelled Abdul Ghafoor or Abdul Gafur.
Is Abdul-Ghafur a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Ghafur is a Muslim name meaning servant of al-Ghafūr, the Most Forgiving, one of the Names of God.
Is Abdul-Ghafur in the Quran?
Al-Ghafūr appears often in the Quran, as in 'And He is the Most Forgiving, the Most Loving' (Quran 85:14).
Where is the name Abdul-Ghafur used?
Common in Pakistan, India, Afghanistan and Southeast Asia, and found across the Arab world.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Ghafur mean?
Abdul-Ghafur means 'Servant of the Most Forgiving'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdul-Ghafur a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Ghafur is a Muslim name meaning servant of al-Ghafūr, the Most Forgiving, one of the Names of God.
How do you write Abdul-Ghafur in Arabic?
Abdul-Ghafur is written عبد الغفور in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdul-Ghafur?
Abdul-Ghafur is pronounced ab-dul-gha-FOOR.
Is Abdul-Ghafur mentioned in the Quran?
Al-Ghafūr appears often in the Quran, as in 'And He is the Most Forgiving, the Most Loving' (Quran 85:14).