عبد الجبار

Abdul-Jabbar

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Abdul-Jabbar is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Compeller”.

Meaning	Servant of the Compeller
Gender	Boy
Origin	Arabic
Arabic spelling	عبد الجبار
Pronunciation	ab-dul-jab-BAAR
Arabic root	ج ب ر (j-b-r) — to restore, to set right, to compel
Muslim name?	Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abdul-Jabbar

Abdul-Jabbar means servant of al-Jabbār, a divine name often rendered 'the Compeller', though its root also carries the sense of mending what is broken, as in setting a bone. The Muʿtazili theologian al-Qāḍī ʿAbd al-Jabbār (d. 1025) bore the name, and in modern times it became widely known through basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Is Abdul-Jabbar a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul-Jabbar is a Muslim name formed from al-Jabbār, one of the names of God listed in the Quran.

Is Abdul-Jabbar in the Quran?

Al-Jabbār is named in the verse 'He is Allah, besides whom there is no god, the King, the Holy... the Compeller, the Supreme' (Quran 59:23).

Where is the name Abdul-Jabbar used?

Used across the Arab world and South Asia; common in Pakistan and Iraq.

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Spellings and variants of Abdul-Jabbar

AbduljabbarAbd al-JabbarAbdel Gabbar

More boy names like Abdul-Jabbar

Aaban — Clear, eloquent; one who makes things plain Aabideen — Worshippers, the devout Aabis — Stern, serious of face Aadil — Just, fair Aafaq — Horizons Aahil — Usually explained as prince or leader Aalim — Learned, knowledgeable; scholar Aamil — Worker, one who acts; governor Aamir — Prosperous, flourishing, full of life Aanis — Friendly, sociable; good company Aaqib — Successor, one who comes last Aarif — Knowing, one who has deep knowledge Aariz — Rain cloud; one who presents himself Aashir — Companion; one who lives with others Aasif — Name of Solomon's minister Aasim — Protector, guardian Aatif — Kind, affectionate, compassionate Aayan — Usually explained as gift of God

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdul-Jabbar mean?

Abdul-Jabbar means 'Servant of the Compeller'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Abdul-Jabbar a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul-Jabbar is a Muslim name formed from al-Jabbār, one of the names of God listed in the Quran.

How do you write Abdul-Jabbar in Arabic?

Abdul-Jabbar is written عبد الجبار in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abdul-Jabbar?

Abdul-Jabbar is pronounced ab-dul-jab-BAAR.

Is Abdul-Jabbar mentioned in the Quran?

Al-Jabbār is named in the verse 'He is Allah, besides whom there is no god, the King, the Holy... the Compeller, the Supreme' (Quran 59:23).

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Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.