Abdullah
Abdullah is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of God”.
| Meaning | Servant of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الله |
| Pronunciation | ab-DUL-lah |
| Arabic root | ع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdullah
Abdullah (ʿAbd Allāh) is the most basic of the 'Abd' names: servant of Allah. The Prophet ﷺ said it is, together with ʿAbd al-Raḥmān, the most beloved of names to God (Sahih Muslim). It was the name of the Prophet's father and of many Companions, including ʿAbdullāh ibn ʿAbbās, ʿAbdullāh ibn ʿUmar and ʿAbdullāh ibn Masʿūd.
Is Abdullah a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdullah is one of the most loved Muslim names, praised by the Prophet ﷺ himself and used in every Muslim community.
Is Abdullah in the Quran?
The infant Jesus says, 'Indeed, I am the servant of Allah' (Quran 19:30).
Where is the name Abdullah used?
Used worldwide; Abdillahi in Somalia, Abdulahi in Nigeria, Abdulla in Central Asia.
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Spellings and variants of Abdullah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdullah mean?
Abdullah means 'Servant of God'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdullah a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdullah is one of the most loved Muslim names, praised by the Prophet ﷺ himself and used in every Muslim community.
How do you write Abdullah in Arabic?
Abdullah is written عبد الله in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdullah?
Abdullah is pronounced ab-DUL-lah.
Is Abdullah mentioned in the Quran?
The infant Jesus says, 'Indeed, I am the servant of Allah' (Quran 19:30).