Abdul-Tawwab
Abdul-Tawwab is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Accepter of Repentance”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Accepter of Repentance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد التواب |
| Pronunciation | ab-dut-taw-WAAB |
| Arabic root | ت و ب (t-w-b) — to turn back, to repent |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Tawwab
Abdul-Tawwab (ʿAbd al-Tawwāb) means servant of al-Tawwāb, the One who keeps turning to His servants and accepting their repentance. The intensive form stresses that God forgives again and again. The name is found in Egypt as Abdel Tawab and in South Asia.
Is Abdul-Tawwab a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Tawwab is an Islamic name built on al-Tawwāb, a name of God in the Quran.
Is Abdul-Tawwab in the Quran?
After Adam's repentance the Quran says, 'Indeed, it is He who is the Accepter of repentance, the Merciful' (Quran 2:37).
Where is the name Abdul-Tawwab used?
Used in Egypt and South Asia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Tawwab mean?
Abdul-Tawwab means 'Servant of the Accepter of Repentance'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdul-Tawwab a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Tawwab is an Islamic name built on al-Tawwāb, a name of God in the Quran.
How do you write Abdul-Tawwab in Arabic?
Abdul-Tawwab is written عبد التواب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdul-Tawwab?
Abdul-Tawwab is pronounced ab-dut-taw-WAAB.
Is Abdul-Tawwab mentioned in the Quran?
After Adam's repentance the Quran says, 'Indeed, it is He who is the Accepter of repentance, the Merciful' (Quran 2:37).