Abdullahi
Abdullahi is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of God”.
| Meaning | Servant of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Hausa form |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الله |
| Pronunciation | ab-DOOL-lah-hee |
| Arabic root | ع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdullahi
Abdullahi is the Hausa and Fulani form of ʿAbd Allāh, 'servant of God', with the final vowel -i that West African pronunciation adds after the name of God. It was borne by the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ father and by many Companions, and in Nigeria by Abdullahi dan Fodio, brother of Shehu Usman dan Fodio and first emir of Gwandu.
Is Abdullahi a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdullahi is the West African form of Abdullah, one of the names the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ described as most beloved to God.
Is Abdullahi in the Quran?
The phrase ʿabd Allāh appears in the Quran: 'And when the servant of Allah stood up supplicating Him' (Quran 72:19).
Where is the name Abdullahi used?
One of the most common male names in northern Nigeria, Niger and among Fulani communities across the Sahel.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdullahi mean?
Abdullahi means 'Servant of God'. It comes from Arabic, Hausa form.
Is Abdullahi a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdullahi is the West African form of Abdullah, one of the names the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ described as most beloved to God.
How do you write Abdullahi in Arabic?
Abdullahi is written عبد الله in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdullahi?
Abdullahi is pronounced ab-DOOL-lah-hee.
Is Abdullahi mentioned in the Quran?
The phrase ʿabd Allāh appears in the Quran: 'And when the servant of Allah stood up supplicating Him' (Quran 72:19).