Abdul-Zahir
Abdul-Zahir is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Manifest”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Manifest |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الظاهر |
| Pronunciation | ab-duz-ZAA-hir |
| Arabic root | ظ ه ر (ẓ-h-r) — to appear, to be evident |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Zahir
Abdul-Zahir (ʿAbd al-Ẓāhir) means servant of al-Ẓāhir, the Manifest, whose existence is evident through His signs, paired with al-Bāṭin, the Hidden. The Mamluk historian Ibn ʿAbd al-Ẓāhir, biographer of Sultan Baybars, is named after a bearer. Note that ʿAbd al-Zāhir with z is sometimes confused with it.
Is Abdul-Zahir a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Zahir is a Muslim name formed from al-Ẓāhir, one of the names of God in the Quran.
Is Abdul-Zahir in the Quran?
The Quran says, 'He is the First and the Last, the Manifest and the Hidden' (Quran 57:3).
Where is the name Abdul-Zahir used?
Used in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Egypt.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Zahir mean?
Abdul-Zahir means 'Servant of the Manifest'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdul-Zahir a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Zahir is a Muslim name formed from al-Ẓāhir, one of the names of God in the Quran.
How do you write Abdul-Zahir in Arabic?
Abdul-Zahir is written عبد الظاهر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdul-Zahir?
Abdul-Zahir is pronounced ab-duz-ZAA-hir.
Is Abdul-Zahir mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran says, 'He is the First and the Last, the Manifest and the Hidden' (Quran 57:3).