Abdul-Hai
Abdul-Hai is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Ever-Living”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Ever-Living |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الحي |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-HAI |
| Arabic root | ح ي ي (ḥ-y-y) — to live |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Hai
Abdul-Hai means 'servant of al-Ḥayy', the Ever-Living, one of the greatest Names of God. The spelling Hai reflects South Asian pronunciation of Ḥayy. Notable bearers include the Indian scholar ʿAbd al-Ḥayy al-Lakhnawī and the Pakistani poet Sahir Ludhianvi, whose birth name was Abdul Hayee.
Is Abdul-Hai a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Hai is a Muslim name meaning servant of the Ever-Living, a Name of God.
Is Abdul-Hai in the Quran?
Al-Ḥayy opens Ayat al-Kursi: 'Allah, there is no god but He, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of all' (Quran 2:255).
Where is the name Abdul-Hai used?
Common in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan; Abdelhay is the usual North African form.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Hai mean?
Abdul-Hai means 'Servant of the Ever-Living'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdul-Hai a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Hai is a Muslim name meaning servant of the Ever-Living, a Name of God.
How do you write Abdul-Hai in Arabic?
Abdul-Hai is written عبد الحي in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdul-Hai?
Abdul-Hai is pronounced ab-dul-HAI.
Is Abdul-Hai mentioned in the Quran?
Al-Ḥayy opens Ayat al-Kursi: 'Allah, there is no god but He, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of all' (Quran 2:255).