أبو الـ

Abul

boyArabic

Abul is a Muslim boy name meaning “Father of”.

MeaningFather of
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingأبو الـ
PronunciationAH-bul
Arabic rootأ ب و (ʾ-b-w) — father
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abul

Abul is the Arabic abū al-, 'father of the', and is normally the first part of a longer name such as Abul Hasan, Abul Kalam or Abul Qasim (a kunya of the Prophet ﷺ). In Bangladesh it has also come to be used on its own as a first name, with the second part following, as in Abul Hossain or Abul Kashem.

Is Abul a Muslim name?

Yes. Abul is an Arabic element used in Muslim names, usually as part of a kunya like Abul Hasan.

Where is the name Abul used?

Most common in Bangladesh and eastern India.

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Spellings and variants of Abul

Abu alAbolAbdul

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abul mean?

Abul means 'Father of'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Abul a Muslim name?

Yes. Abul is an Arabic element used in Muslim names, usually as part of a kunya like Abul Hasan.

How do you write Abul in Arabic?

Abul is written أبو الـ in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abul?

Abul is pronounced AH-bul.

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