عبد الله

Cabdullaahi

boyArabic, Somali spelling

Cabdullaahi is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of God”.

MeaningServant of God
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Somali spelling
Arabic spellingعبد الله
Pronunciationahb-dool-LAH-hee
Arabic rootع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Cabdullaahi

Cabdullaahi is the standard Somali spelling of ʿAbdullāh, with the long ā of Allāh written as aa and the final -i taken from the Arabic form ʿAbdillāhi. It means 'servant of God'. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said that ʿAbdullāh and ʿAbd al-Raḥmān are the names most beloved to God, and it was the name of his father.

Is Cabdullaahi a Muslim name?

Yes. Cabdullaahi is the Somali form of Abdullah, meaning servant of God. It is one of the most Islamic names a boy can be given.

Is Cabdullaahi in the Quran?

The Prophet ﷺ is called 'the servant of Allah' in 'when the servant of Allah stood up calling upon Him' (Quran 72:19).

Where is the name Cabdullaahi used?

Among the most common boys' names in Somalia and the Somali diaspora.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cabdullaahi mean?

Cabdullaahi means 'Servant of God'. It comes from Arabic, Somali spelling.

Is Cabdullaahi a Muslim name?

Yes. Cabdullaahi is the Somali form of Abdullah, meaning servant of God. It is one of the most Islamic names a boy can be given.

How do you write Cabdullaahi in Arabic?

Cabdullaahi is written عبد الله in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Cabdullaahi?

Cabdullaahi is pronounced ahb-dool-LAH-hee.

Is Cabdullaahi mentioned in the Quran?

The Prophet ﷺ is called 'the servant of Allah' in 'when the servant of Allah stood up calling upon Him' (Quran 72:19).

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