عبد الخالق

Abdul-Khaliq

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Abdul-Khaliq is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Creator”.

MeaningServant of the Creator
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعبد الخالق
Pronunciationab-dul-KHAA-liq
Arabic rootخ ل ق (kh-l-q) — to create
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abdul-Khaliq

Abdul-Khaliq (ʿAbd al-Khāliq) honours God as al-Khāliq, the Creator who brings things into being. A famous bearer is the Central Asian Sufi master ʿAbd al-Khāliq Ghijduwānī (12th century), a founding figure of the line later known as the Naqshbandi order. The name is common from Egypt to Pakistan.

Is Abdul-Khaliq a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul-Khaliq is a well-established Muslim name meaning servant of the Creator.

Is Abdul-Khaliq in the Quran?

Al-Khāliq is named in 'He is Allah, the Creator, the Originator, the Fashioner' (Quran 59:24).

Where is the name Abdul-Khaliq used?

Common in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Egypt and Central Asia.

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Spellings and variants of Abdul-Khaliq

AbdelkhalekAbdulkhaliqAbd al-Khaliq

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdul-Khaliq mean?

Abdul-Khaliq means 'Servant of the Creator'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Abdul-Khaliq a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul-Khaliq is a well-established Muslim name meaning servant of the Creator.

How do you write Abdul-Khaliq in Arabic?

Abdul-Khaliq is written عبد الخالق in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abdul-Khaliq?

Abdul-Khaliq is pronounced ab-dul-KHAA-liq.

Is Abdul-Khaliq mentioned in the Quran?

Al-Khāliq is named in 'He is Allah, the Creator, the Originator, the Fashioner' (Quran 59:24).

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