Abidin
Abidin is a Muslim boy name meaning “Worshippers, the devout”.
| Meaning | Worshippers, the devout |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عابدين |
| Pronunciation | aa-bi-DEEN |
| Arabic root | ع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abidin
Abidin is from ʿĀbidīn, plural of ʿĀbid, 'worshippers'. It is taken mainly from the title Zayn al-ʿĀbidīn, 'adornment of the worshippers', given to ʿAlī ibn al-Ḥusayn. As a standalone name it is particularly common in Turkey (Abidin), the Balkans and Malaysia and Indonesia, often in Zainal Abidin.
Is Abidin a Muslim name?
Yes. Abidin is a Muslim name meaning the worshippers, linked to the title Zayn al-ʿĀbidīn.
Where is the name Abidin used?
Common in Turkey, Bosnia, Malaysia and Indonesia.
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Spellings and variants of Abidin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abidin mean?
Abidin means 'Worshippers, the devout'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abidin a Muslim name?
Yes. Abidin is a Muslim name meaning the worshippers, linked to the title Zayn al-ʿĀbidīn.
How do you write Abidin in Arabic?
Abidin is written عابدين in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abidin?
Abidin is pronounced aa-bi-DEEN.