عبد الرؤوف

Abdul-Rauf

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Abdul-Rauf is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Most Kind”.

MeaningServant of the Most Kind
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعبد الرؤوف
Pronunciationab-dur-ra-OOF
Arabic rootر أ ف (r-ʾ-f) — to be compassionate, kind
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abdul-Rauf

Abdul-Rauf (ʿAbd al-Raʾūf) means servant of al-Raʾūf, the Most Kind and Tender. In the Quran this quality is attributed to God and also to the Prophet ﷺ. The name is well known through basketball player Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf and is common in South Asia and Malaysia.

Is Abdul-Rauf a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul-Rauf is a Muslim name based on al-Raʾūf, the Most Kind, one of the names of God.

Is Abdul-Rauf in the Quran?

The Quran says, 'Indeed, Allah is, to the people, Most Kind and Merciful' (Quran 2:143).

Where is the name Abdul-Rauf used?

Used in South Asia, Malaysia and Egypt (Abdel Raouf).

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Spellings and variants of Abdul-Rauf

Abdur RaufAbdul RaoofAbdelraoufAbdulrauf

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdul-Rauf mean?

Abdul-Rauf means 'Servant of the Most Kind'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Abdul-Rauf a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul-Rauf is a Muslim name based on al-Raʾūf, the Most Kind, one of the names of God.

How do you write Abdul-Rauf in Arabic?

Abdul-Rauf is written عبد الرؤوف in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abdul-Rauf?

Abdul-Rauf is pronounced ab-dur-ra-OOF.

Is Abdul-Rauf mentioned in the Quran?

The Quran says, 'Indeed, Allah is, to the people, Most Kind and Merciful' (Quran 2:143).

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