Abdul-Hayy
Abdul-Hayy 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-Hayy
Abdul-Hayy (ʿAbd al-Ḥayy) joins ʿabd, servant, with al-Ḥayy, the Ever-Living, one of the names of God in the Quran. It points to the belief that God alone lives without beginning or end. The Indian hadith scholar ʿAbd al-Ḥayy al-Lakhnawi (d. 1886) of Lucknow is a well-known bearer.
Is Abdul-Hayy a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Hayy is an Islamic name built on al-Ḥayy, a divine name, and is used across the Muslim world, especially in South Asia.
Is Abdul-Hayy in the Quran?
Al-Ḥayy appears in Ayat al-Kursi: 'Allah, there is no god but Him, the Ever-Living, the Self-Subsisting' (Quran 2:255).
Where is the name Abdul-Hayy used?
Most common in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, often written Abdul Hai.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Hayy mean?
Abdul-Hayy means 'Servant of the Ever-Living'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdul-Hayy a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Hayy is an Islamic name built on al-Ḥayy, a divine name, and is used across the Muslim world, especially in South Asia.
How do you write Abdul-Hayy in Arabic?
Abdul-Hayy is written عبد الحي in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdul-Hayy?
Abdul-Hayy is pronounced ab-dul-HAI.
Is Abdul-Hayy mentioned in the Quran?
Al-Ḥayy appears in Ayat al-Kursi: 'Allah, there is no god but Him, the Ever-Living, the Self-Subsisting' (Quran 2:255).