عبد الجواد

Abdul-Jawad

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Abdul-Jawad is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Most Generous”.

MeaningServant of the Most Generous
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعبد الجواد
Pronunciationab-dul-ja-WAHD
Arabic rootج و د (j-w-d) — generosity
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abdul-Jawad

ʿAbd al-Jawād means 'servant of the Most Generous'. Al-Jawād is used of God in hadith reports describing Him as generous, though it is not in the most common list of ninety-nine Names. The name is especially familiar in Egypt (Abdel Gawad) and is also used in South Asia.

Is Abdul-Jawad a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul-Jawad is an Islamic name meaning 'servant of the Most Generous', referring to God.

Where is the name Abdul-Jawad used?

Common in Egypt as Abdel Gawad.

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Spellings and variants of Abdul-Jawad

Abdel GawadAbduljawadAbdul Jawwad

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdul-Jawad mean?

Abdul-Jawad means 'Servant of the Most Generous'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Abdul-Jawad a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul-Jawad is an Islamic name meaning 'servant of the Most Generous', referring to God.

How do you write Abdul-Jawad in Arabic?

Abdul-Jawad is written عبد الجواد in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abdul-Jawad?

Abdul-Jawad is pronounced ab-dul-ja-WAHD.

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