عبد النافع

Abdul-Nafi

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Abdul-Nafi is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Bestower of Benefit”.

MeaningServant of the Bestower of Benefit
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعبد النافع
Pronunciationab-dun-NAA-fee
Arabic rootن ف ع (n-f-ʿ) — to benefit
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abdul-Nafi

Abdul-Nafi (ʿAbd al-Nāfiʿ) honours God as al-Nāfiʿ, the One who brings benefit, a name in the list narrated by al-Tirmidhi. In Arabic the 'l' of al- assimilates, so it is pronounced Abdun-Nafi. It is an uncommon but genuine name.

Is Abdul-Nafi a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul-Nafi is a Muslim name built on al-Nāfiʿ, one of the traditional names of God, though it is not common.

Where is the name Abdul-Nafi used?

Uncommon; occasionally found in South Asia.

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Spellings and variants of Abdul-Nafi

Abdun NafiAbdul NafayAbd al-Nafi

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdul-Nafi mean?

Abdul-Nafi means 'Servant of the Bestower of Benefit'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Abdul-Nafi a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul-Nafi is a Muslim name built on al-Nāfiʿ, one of the traditional names of God, though it is not common.

How do you write Abdul-Nafi in Arabic?

Abdul-Nafi is written عبد النافع in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abdul-Nafi?

Abdul-Nafi is pronounced ab-dun-NAA-fee.

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