عبد الكبير

Abdulkabir

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Abdulkabir is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Most Great”.

MeaningServant of the Most Great
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعبد الكبير
Pronunciationab-dul-ka-BEER
Arabic rootك ب ر (k-b-r) — to be great
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abdulkabir

Abdulkabir means 'servant of al-Kabīr', the Most Great, from the same root as Allāhu akbar. The name is particularly common in Morocco (Abdelkebir) and in Nigeria, where Yoruba and Hausa Muslims often write it Abdulkabir or Abdulkabeer. The Moroccan writer Abdelkébir Khatibi is a well-known bearer.

Is Abdulkabir a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdulkabir is a Muslim name meaning servant of the Most Great, a Name of God.

Is Abdulkabir in the Quran?

Al-Kabīr appears in 'Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, the Great, the Most Exalted' (Quran 13:9).

Where is the name Abdulkabir used?

Common in Morocco, Nigeria and Bangladesh.

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Spellings and variants of Abdulkabir

Abdul KabeerAbdelkebirAbdulkabeerAbdul Kabir

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdulkabir mean?

Abdulkabir means 'Servant of the Most Great'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Abdulkabir a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdulkabir is a Muslim name meaning servant of the Most Great, a Name of God.

How do you write Abdulkabir in Arabic?

Abdulkabir is written عبد الكبير in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abdulkabir?

Abdulkabir is pronounced ab-dul-ka-BEER.

Is Abdulkabir mentioned in the Quran?

Al-Kabīr appears in 'Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, the Great, the Most Exalted' (Quran 13:9).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.