Abdul-Sami
Abdul-Sami is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the All-Hearing”.
| Meaning | Servant of the All-Hearing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد السميع |
| Pronunciation | ab-dus-sa-MEE |
| Arabic root | س م ع (s-m-ʿ) — to hear |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Sami
Abdul-Sami means 'servant of the All-Hearing'. It joins ʿabd, 'servant', with al-Samīʿ, one of the names of God, from the root s-m-ʿ, 'to hear'. Al-Samīʿ describes the One who hears every voice, every word and every silent prayer, so the name carries the sense of a person devoted to a God who always listens. Translations vary only between 'servant of the All-Hearing' and 'servant of the Hearer'.
In Arabic the name is written عبد السميع. Because s is a 'sun letter', the l of al- blends into it, so the name is pronounced ʿAbdus-Samīʿ, which explains the South Asian spellings Abdus Sami and Abdussami. In Egypt it usually appears as Abdel Samie, and Abd al-Sami is a more formal transliteration. The name is used in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Egypt. It is often shortened to Sami in daily life, though the separate name Sāmī, 'exalted', comes from a different root. Al-Samīʿ is one of the divine names that appears most often in the Quran, as in 'There is nothing like unto Him, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Seeing' (Quran 42:11).
Is Abdul-Sami a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Sami is an Islamic name based on al-Samīʿ, one of the most frequent divine names in the Quran.
Is Abdul-Sami in the Quran?
The Quran says, 'There is nothing like unto Him, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Seeing' (Quran 42:11).
Where is the name Abdul-Sami used?
Used in South Asia and Egypt.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Sami mean?
Abdul-Sami means 'Servant of the All-Hearing'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdul-Sami a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Sami is an Islamic name based on al-Samīʿ, one of the most frequent divine names in the Quran.
How do you write Abdul-Sami in Arabic?
Abdul-Sami is written عبد السميع in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdul-Sami?
Abdul-Sami is pronounced ab-dus-sa-MEE.
Is Abdul-Sami mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran says, 'There is nothing like unto Him, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Seeing' (Quran 42:11).
Is Sami short for Abdul-Sami?
Sami is often used as a short form in daily life, but the separate name Sami (سامي), meaning exalted, comes from a different root.
Why is it spelled Abdus Sami?
In Arabic the l of al- blends into the following s, so the name is pronounced Abdus-Sami, and many South Asian families spell it that way.