Abduljabbar
Abduljabbar is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Compeller”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Compeller |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الجبار |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-jab-BAAR |
| Arabic root | ج ب ر (j-b-r) — to restore, to compel |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abduljabbar
Abduljabbar means 'servant of al-Jabbār', a Name of God understood both as the Compeller whose will prevails and as the One who mends what is broken. Notable bearers include the Muʿtazili theologian Qāḍī ʿAbd al-Jabbār, and the basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar made the name known in America.
Is Abduljabbar a Muslim name?
Yes. Abduljabbar is a Muslim name meaning servant of al-Jabbār, one of the Names of God.
Is Abduljabbar in the Quran?
Al-Jabbār is named in 'the Almighty, the Compeller, the Supreme' (Quran 59:23).
Where is the name Abduljabbar used?
Found in Pakistan, Iraq, the Gulf, and among African American Muslims.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abduljabbar mean?
Abduljabbar means 'Servant of the Compeller'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abduljabbar a Muslim name?
Yes. Abduljabbar is a Muslim name meaning servant of al-Jabbār, one of the Names of God.
How do you write Abduljabbar in Arabic?
Abduljabbar is written عبد الجبار in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abduljabbar?
Abduljabbar is pronounced ab-dul-jab-BAAR.
Is Abduljabbar mentioned in the Quran?
Al-Jabbār is named in 'the Almighty, the Compeller, the Supreme' (Quran 59:23).