Abdul
Abdul is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of (followed by a Name of God)”.
| Meaning | Servant of (followed by a Name of God) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الـ |
| Pronunciation | AB-dul |
| Arabic root | ع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdul
Abdul is the Arabic ʿAbd al-, 'servant of the', and is properly the first half of a compound name such as Abdul Karim, 'servant of the Generous', or Abdur Rahman. In South Asia it is often written as a separate word, and many people are known by Abdul alone. Scholars recommend completing it with one of the Names of Allah, since 'Abdul' on its own means only 'servant of the'.
Is Abdul a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul is an Arabic Muslim name element meaning 'servant of', and it should be paired with a Name of Allah, as in Abdullah or Abdul Rahman, to be complete.
Is Abdul in the Quran?
The root ʿ-b-d is central in the Quran: 'I did not create jinn and mankind except to worship Me' (Quran 51:56).
Where is the name Abdul used?
Used throughout the Muslim world; very common as a standalone word in Bangladesh, Pakistan and India.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul mean?
Abdul means 'Servant of (followed by a Name of God)'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdul a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul is an Arabic Muslim name element meaning 'servant of', and it should be paired with a Name of Allah, as in Abdullah or Abdul Rahman, to be complete.
How do you write Abdul in Arabic?
Abdul is written عبد الـ in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdul?
Abdul is pronounced AB-dul.
Is Abdul mentioned in the Quran?
The root ʿ-b-d is central in the Quran: 'I did not create jinn and mankind except to worship Me' (Quran 51:56).