Abdul-Waris
Abdul-Waris is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Inheritor”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Inheritor |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الوارث |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-WAA-ris |
| Arabic root | و ر ث (w-r-th) — to inherit |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Waris
Abdul-Waris means 'servant of al-Wārith', the Name of God as the One who remains and inherits all things after creation passes away. The spelling with -s reflects South Asian and Persian pronunciation of the Arabic th sound; in Arabic it is ʿAbd al-Wārith. ʿAbd al-Wārith ibn Saʿīd was a respected early hadith narrator of Basra.
Is Abdul-Waris a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Waris is a Muslim name built on al-Wārith, the Inheritor, one of the Names of God.
Is Abdul-Waris in the Quran?
The idea is in the Quran: 'It is We who give life and cause death, and We are the Inheritors' (Quran 15:23).
Where is the name Abdul-Waris used?
Found mainly in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, with Abdel Wareth used in Egypt.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Waris mean?
Abdul-Waris means 'Servant of the Inheritor'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdul-Waris a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Waris is a Muslim name built on al-Wārith, the Inheritor, one of the Names of God.
How do you write Abdul-Waris in Arabic?
Abdul-Waris is written عبد الوارث in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdul-Waris?
Abdul-Waris is pronounced ab-dul-WAA-ris.
Is Abdul-Waris mentioned in the Quran?
The idea is in the Quran: 'It is We who give life and cause death, and We are the Inheritors' (Quran 15:23).