Abdul-Wahab
Abdul-Wahab is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Bestower”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Bestower |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الوهاب |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-wah-HAAB |
| Arabic root | و ه ب (w-h-b) — to give, to bestow |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Wahab
Abdul-Wahab means 'servant of al-Wahhāb', the One who gives freely without expecting return, one of the Most Beautiful Names of God. Like all ʿAbd names it expresses humility before God. Well-known bearers include the 18th-century scholar Muḥammad ibn ʿAbd al-Wahhāb and the Egyptian singer and composer Muhammad Abdel Wahab.
Is Abdul-Wahab a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Wahab is a Muslim name formed from ʿAbd (servant) and al-Wahhāb, a Name of God meaning the Bestower.
Is Abdul-Wahab in the Quran?
The divine Name al-Wahhāb is in the Quran: 'Grant us mercy from Yourself; indeed You are the Bestower' (Quran 3:8).
Where is the name Abdul-Wahab used?
Used throughout the Muslim world; Abdelouahab is the usual Maghrebi spelling and Abdiwahab the Somali one.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Wahab mean?
Abdul-Wahab means 'Servant of the Bestower'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdul-Wahab a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Wahab is a Muslim name formed from ʿAbd (servant) and al-Wahhāb, a Name of God meaning the Bestower.
How do you write Abdul-Wahab in Arabic?
Abdul-Wahab is written عبد الوهاب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdul-Wahab?
Abdul-Wahab is pronounced ab-dul-wah-HAAB.
Is Abdul-Wahab mentioned in the Quran?
The divine Name al-Wahhāb is in the Quran: 'Grant us mercy from Yourself; indeed You are the Bestower' (Quran 3:8).