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رزاق

Razak

boyArabic, Malay and West African form

Razak is a Muslim boy name meaning “Provider (short for Abdul Razak)”.

MeaningProvider (short for Abdul Razak)
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Malay and West African form
Arabic spellingرزاق
PronunciationRAH-zahk
Arabic rootر ز ق (r-z-q) — to provide sustenance
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Razak

Razak is a Malay and West African form of al-Razzāq, 'the Provider', one of the names of God. It is normally used in the full form Abdul Razak, 'servant of the Provider', or as a short form of it, as with Malaysia's second prime minister Abdul Razak Hussein. Many scholars prefer the full Abdul form when naming a child.

Is Razak a Muslim name?

Yes, Razak is a Muslim name, but it is a short form of Abdul Razak, since al-Razzāq is a name of God. Many families therefore give the full form Abdul Razak.

Is Razak in the Quran?

The divine name appears in the Quran: 'Indeed, it is Allah who is the Provider, the firm possessor of strength' (Quran 51:58).

Where is the name Razak used?

Common in Malaysia, Indonesia, Ghana and Nigeria, usually within Abdul Razak.

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Spellings and variants of Razak

Abdul RazakAbdurrazaqRazaqAbdel Razek

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More boy names like Razak

Abbaas — Stern, lion-likeAbdul-Ghani — Servant of the Self-SufficientAbdul-Hadi — Servant of the GuideAbdul-Hakeem — Servant of the All-WiseAbdul-Haleem — Servant of the ForbearingAbdul-Jaleel — Servant of the MajesticAbdul-Lateef — Servant of the Subtle, the KindAbdul-Majeed — Servant of the All-GloriousAbdul-Mateen — Servant of the Firm, the StrongAbdul-Muhaymin — Servant of the GuardianAbdul-Mujeeb — Servant of the One Who AnswersAbdul-Mumin — Servant of the Giver of SecurityAbdul-Qahhar — Servant of the All-PrevailingAbdul-Rasheed — Servant of the Guide to the Right PathAbdul-Rauf — Servant of the Most KindAbdul-Salam — Servant of the Source of PeaceAbubakar — Father of the young camelAdama — Of the earth; form of Adam

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Razak mean?

Razak means 'Provider (short for Abdul Razak)'. It comes from Arabic, Malay and West African form.

Is Razak a Muslim name?

Yes, Razak is a Muslim name, but it is a short form of Abdul Razak, since al-Razzāq is a name of God. Many families therefore give the full form Abdul Razak.

How do you write Razak in Arabic?

Razak is written رزاق in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Razak?

Razak is pronounced RAH-zahk.

Is Razak mentioned in the Quran?

The divine name appears in the Quran: 'Indeed, it is Allah who is the Provider, the firm possessor of strength' (Quran 51:58).

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