Ebad
Ebad is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servants (of God), worshippers”.
| Meaning | Servants (of God), worshippers |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عباد |
| Pronunciation | eh-BAHD |
| Arabic root | ع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ebad
Ebad represents the Arabic ʿibād, the plural of ʿabd, meaning servant or worshipper, from the root ʿ-b-d, which covers worship, service and devotion. In Islamic usage the word refers to the servants of God, those who devote their worship to Him. As a personal name it is usually understood as 'servants of God' or 'devoted worshippers', even though it is grammatically plural; it functions as a noun of honour rather than a literal count. It shares its root with names such as Abid, Abbad and the many compounds beginning with Abd.
The Quran uses ʿibād often, and its phrase ʿibād al-Raḥmān, 'the servants of the Most Merciful', introduces a well-known passage describing the qualities of the faithful. The spelling Ebad follows Persian and Urdu pronunciation, where the initial short 'i' is often heard as 'e'; Ibad is the more frequent spelling in Pakistan and India, and Ebaad and Ibaad are also used. It is a boys' name in Pakistan, India and among Persian speakers. In Arabic script it is written عباد; it should not be confused with ʿAbbād, a classical name with a doubled 'b'.
Is Ebad a Muslim name?
Yes. Ebad (ʿIbād) is an Arabic Muslim name drawn from a Quranic word for the devoted servants of God.
Is Ebad in the Quran?
The word appears in 'And the servants (ʿibād) of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth humbly' (Quran 25:63).
Where is the name Ebad used?
Used mainly in Pakistan and India, and among Persian speakers.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ebad mean?
Ebad means 'Servants (of God), worshippers'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Ebad a Muslim name?
Yes. Ebad (ʿIbād) is an Arabic Muslim name drawn from a Quranic word for the devoted servants of God.
How do you write Ebad in Arabic?
Ebad is written عباد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ebad?
Ebad is pronounced eh-BAHD.
Is Ebad mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in 'And the servants (ʿibād) of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth humbly' (Quran 25:63).
Is Ebad in the Quran?
Yes. The word appears often, including in 'And the servants (ʿibād) of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth humbly' (Quran 25:63).
Is Ebad the same as Ibad?
Yes. Ebad and Ibad are two spellings of the same Arabic name; Ibad is more common in Pakistan and India.