عبد السلام

Abdulsalam

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Abdulsalam is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Source of Peace”.

MeaningServant of the Source of Peace
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعبد السلام
Pronunciationab-dool-sah-LAHM
Arabic rootس ل م (s-l-m) — peace, safety
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abdulsalam

Abdulsalam is ʿAbd al-Salām, 'servant of al-Salām', the name of God meaning the Source of Peace and the One free of all defect. Nigeria's former head of state Abdulsalami Abubakar bears a form of it. In Arabic it is pronounced with the sun letter assimilated, ʿAbd al-Salām as ʿAbdus-Salām.

Is Abdulsalam a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdulsalam is a Muslim name meaning servant of al-Salam, a name of God.

Is Abdulsalam in the Quran?

Al-Salām is among God's names: 'the Sovereign, the Pure, the Perfection (al-Salām)' (Quran 59:23).

Where is the name Abdulsalam used?

Used throughout the Muslim world; Abdulsalami is a common Nigerian form.

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Spellings and variants of Abdulsalam

AbdussalamAbdul SalamAbdelsalamAbdulsalami

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdulsalam mean?

Abdulsalam means 'Servant of the Source of Peace'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Abdulsalam a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdulsalam is a Muslim name meaning servant of al-Salam, a name of God.

How do you write Abdulsalam in Arabic?

Abdulsalam is written عبد السلام in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abdulsalam?

Abdulsalam is pronounced ab-dool-sah-LAHM.

Is Abdulsalam mentioned in the Quran?

Al-Salām is among God's names: 'the Sovereign, the Pure, the Perfection (al-Salām)' (Quran 59:23).

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