Abdul-Ilah
Abdul-Ilah is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of God”.
| Meaning | Servant of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الإله |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-ee-LAH |
| Arabic root | أ ل ه (ʾ-l-h) — to worship, deity |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Ilah
ʿAbd al-Ilāh means 'servant of God', using ilāh, the Arabic word for 'god' or 'deity', with the definite article. It expresses the core of Islamic belief that there is no deity but God. The name is especially used in Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Morocco; it was borne by the Iraqi regent ʿAbd al-Ilāh.
Is Abdul-Ilah a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Ilah is an Islamic name meaning 'servant of God'.
Is Abdul-Ilah in the Quran?
'And your god (ilāh) is one God; there is no deity except Him, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful' (Quran 2:163).
Where is the name Abdul-Ilah used?
Abdelilah is common in Morocco; Abdulilah in Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Ilah mean?
Abdul-Ilah means 'Servant of God'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdul-Ilah a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Ilah is an Islamic name meaning 'servant of God'.
How do you write Abdul-Ilah in Arabic?
Abdul-Ilah is written عبد الإله in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdul-Ilah?
Abdul-Ilah is pronounced ab-dul-ee-LAH.
Is Abdul-Ilah mentioned in the Quran?
'And your god (ilāh) is one God; there is no deity except Him, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful' (Quran 2:163).