Adil
Adil is a Muslim boy name meaning “Just, fair, upright”.
| Meaning | Just, fair, upright |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عادل |
| Pronunciation | AH-dil |
| Arabic root | ع د ل (ʿ-d-l) — justice, balance, equality |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Adil
Adil is the Arabic ʿĀdil, 'one who is just'. Al-ʿAdl, Justice, is among the attributes of God, and ʿādil was the standard praise for a fair ruler or reliable witness. The name is used from Morocco to Indonesia, and appears as Adil in Turkey and Central Asia and Adel in the Levant and Iran.
Is Adil a Muslim name?
Yes. Adil is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'just', a quality the Quran repeatedly commands.
Is Adil in the Quran?
The root ʿ-d-l appears in the Quran: 'Indeed, Allah commands justice and good conduct' (Quran 16:90).
Where is the name Adil used?
Common throughout the Muslim world, especially Pakistan, Morocco, Turkey and Central Asia.
Gifts with the name Adil
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Spellings and variants of Adil
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adil mean?
Adil means 'Just, fair, upright'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Adil a Muslim name?
Yes. Adil is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'just', a quality the Quran repeatedly commands.
How do you write Adil in Arabic?
Adil is written عادل in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Adil?
Adil is pronounced AH-dil.
Is Adil mentioned in the Quran?
The root ʿ-d-l appears in the Quran: 'Indeed, Allah commands justice and good conduct' (Quran 16:90).