Amudalat
Amudalat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Praise be to God”.
| Meaning | Praise be to God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Yoruba form of Arabic ḥamdala |
| Arabic spelling | حمدلة |
| Pronunciation | ah-moo-DAH-laht |
| Arabic root | ح م د (ḥ-m-d) — praise |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Amudalat
Amudalat is a Yoruba rendering of Hamdalat, from ḥamdala, the act of saying al-ḥamdu li-llāh. Yoruba speakers often drop the initial h and insert a vowel between m and d, producing Amudalat. The name is given in gratitude to God for the child's birth.
Is Amudalat a Muslim name?
Yes. Amudalat is a Muslim name, a Yoruba form of Hamdalat, from 'praise be to God'.
Is Amudalat in the Quran?
The phrase opens the Quran: 'All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 1:2).
Where is the name Amudalat used?
Used among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amudalat mean?
Amudalat means 'Praise be to God'. It comes from Yoruba form of Arabic ḥamdala.
Is Amudalat a Muslim name?
Yes. Amudalat is a Muslim name, a Yoruba form of Hamdalat, from 'praise be to God'.
How do you write Amudalat in Arabic?
Amudalat is written حمدلة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Amudalat?
Amudalat is pronounced ah-moo-DAH-laht.
Is Amudalat mentioned in the Quran?
The phrase opens the Quran: 'All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 1:2).