عبد الخافض

Abdul-Khafid

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Abdul-Khafid is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the One Who Lowers”.

MeaningServant of the One Who Lowers
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعبد الخافض
Pronunciationab-dul-KHAA-fid
Arabic rootخ ف ض (kh-f-ḍ) — to lower
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abdul-Khafid

Abdul-Khafid (ʿAbd al-Khāfiḍ) is built on al-Khāfiḍ, the One who lowers, a name in the traditional list of ninety-nine names narrated by al-Tirmidhi. It is normally understood together with its pair al-Rāfiʿ, the One who raises: God lowers the arrogant and raises the humble. As a personal name it is very rare.

Is Abdul-Khafid a Muslim name?

Yes, in the sense that it is formed from a recognised divine name, but it is very rarely given; families usually prefer Abdul-Rafi or other names.

Where is the name Abdul-Khafid used?

Very rare as a given name; it appears mainly in lists of divine-name compounds.

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Spellings and variants of Abdul-Khafid

Abdul KhafizAbd al-Khafid

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdul-Khafid mean?

Abdul-Khafid means 'Servant of the One Who Lowers'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Abdul-Khafid a Muslim name?

Yes, in the sense that it is formed from a recognised divine name, but it is very rarely given; families usually prefer Abdul-Rafi or other names.

How do you write Abdul-Khafid in Arabic?

Abdul-Khafid is written عبد الخافض in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abdul-Khafid?

Abdul-Khafid is pronounced ab-dul-KHAA-fid.

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