Abdulwasiu
Abdulwasiu is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the All-Encompassing”.
| Meaning | Servant of the All-Encompassing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Yoruba form |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الواسع |
| Pronunciation | ab-dool-WAH-see-oo |
| Arabic root | و س ع (w-s-ʿ) — vastness |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdulwasiu
Abdulwasiu is the Yoruba form of ʿAbd al-Wāsiʿ, 'servant of the All-Encompassing', al-Wāsiʿ being the name of God whose mercy and knowledge embrace everything. Yoruba drops the final ʿayn and adds -u. The short form Wasiu is very well known, for example through the Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde.
Is Abdulwasiu a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdulwasiu is the Yoruba form of Abdul Wasi, servant of al-Wasi, a name of God.
Is Abdulwasiu in the Quran?
'Indeed, Allah is all-Encompassing (Wāsiʿ) and Knowing' (Quran 2:115).
Where is the name Abdulwasiu used?
Common among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdulwasiu mean?
Abdulwasiu means 'Servant of the All-Encompassing'. It comes from Arabic, Yoruba form.
Is Abdulwasiu a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdulwasiu is the Yoruba form of Abdul Wasi, servant of al-Wasi, a name of God.
How do you write Abdulwasiu in Arabic?
Abdulwasiu is written عبد الواسع in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdulwasiu?
Abdulwasiu is pronounced ab-dool-WAH-see-oo.
Is Abdulwasiu mentioned in the Quran?
'Indeed, Allah is all-Encompassing (Wāsiʿ) and Knowing' (Quran 2:115).