عبد المؤخر

Abdul-Muakhkhir

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

MeaningServant of the One Who Delays
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعبد المؤخر
Pronunciationab-dul-mu-AKH-khir
Arabic rootأ خ ر (ʾ-kh-r) — to be last, to delay
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abdul-Muakhkhir

Abdul-Muakhkhir (ʿAbd al-Muʾakhkhir) comes from al-Muʾakhkhir, the One who puts things back or delays them, a name the Prophet ﷺ used in his supplications alongside al-Muqaddim, the One who brings forward. It is almost never used as a given name and appears mainly in lists of possible 'Abd' compounds.

Is Abdul-Muakhkhir a Muslim name?

It is formed from a recognised divine name, so it is Islamic in meaning, but it is extremely rare as a real-life name.

Where is the name Abdul-Muakhkhir used?

Extremely rare as a given name.

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Spellings and variants of Abdul-Muakhkhir

Abdul MuakhirAbd al-Muakhkhir

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdul-Muakhkhir mean?

Abdul-Muakhkhir means 'Servant of the One Who Delays'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Abdul-Muakhkhir a Muslim name?

It is formed from a recognised divine name, so it is Islamic in meaning, but it is extremely rare as a real-life name.

How do you write Abdul-Muakhkhir in Arabic?

Abdul-Muakhkhir is written عبد المؤخر in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abdul-Muakhkhir?

Abdul-Muakhkhir is pronounced ab-dul-mu-AKH-khir.

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