Abdul-Wahhab
Abdul-Wahhab 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-Wahhab
Abdul-Wahhab (ʿAbd al-Wahhāb) means servant of al-Wahhāb, the One who gives freely and endlessly without expecting return. The Egyptian composer Muḥammad ʿAbd al-Wahhāb and the scholar ʿAbd al-Wahhāb al-Shaʿrānī are among well-known people associated with the name.
Is Abdul-Wahhab a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Wahhab is a Muslim name based on al-Wahhāb, the Bestower, a name of God in the Quran.
Is Abdul-Wahhab in the Quran?
The believers pray, 'Grant us mercy from Yourself; indeed, You are the Bestower' (Quran 3:8).
Where is the name Abdul-Wahhab used?
Used throughout the Arab world, Africa and Asia; Abdiwahab in Somalia and Abdulwahab in Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Wahhab mean?
Abdul-Wahhab means 'Servant of the Bestower'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdul-Wahhab a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Wahhab is a Muslim name based on al-Wahhāb, the Bestower, a name of God in the Quran.
How do you write Abdul-Wahhab in Arabic?
Abdul-Wahhab is written عبد الوهاب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdul-Wahhab?
Abdul-Wahhab is pronounced ab-dul-wah-HAAB.
Is Abdul-Wahhab mentioned in the Quran?
The believers pray, 'Grant us mercy from Yourself; indeed, You are the Bestower' (Quran 3:8).