Abdul-Salam
Abdul-Salam is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Source of Peace”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Source of Peace |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد السلام |
| Pronunciation | ab-dus-sa-LAAM |
| Arabic root | س ل م (s-l-m) — to be safe, at peace |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Salam
Abdul-Salam (ʿAbd al-Salām) honours God as al-Salām, Peace itself and the source of all safety. The same root gives islām and the greeting al-salāmu ʿalaykum. It is popular across North Africa as Abdesalam and in Nigeria as Abdulsalam.
Is Abdul-Salam a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Salam is a Muslim name built on al-Salām, a name of God in the Quran.
Is Abdul-Salam in the Quran?
Al-Salām is named in 'the King, the Most Holy, the Peace' (Quran 59:23).
Where is the name Abdul-Salam used?
Common in Morocco and Libya, Nigeria, Somalia and South Asia; Abdusalom in Central Asia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Salam mean?
Abdul-Salam means 'Servant of the Source of Peace'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdul-Salam a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Salam is a Muslim name built on al-Salām, a name of God in the Quran.
How do you write Abdul-Salam in Arabic?
Abdul-Salam is written عبد السلام in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdul-Salam?
Abdul-Salam is pronounced ab-dus-sa-LAAM.
Is Abdul-Salam mentioned in the Quran?
Al-Salām is named in 'the King, the Most Holy, the Peace' (Quran 59:23).