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صبغة الله

Sebghatullah

boyArabic (Quranic phrase)

Sebghatullah is a Muslim boy name meaning “The colour (religion) of God”.

MeaningThe colour (religion) of God
GenderBoy
OriginArabic (Quranic phrase)
Arabic spellingصبغة الله
Pronunciationsib-GHAT-ool-lah
Arabic rootص ب غ (ṣ-b-gh) — to dye, to colour
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Sebghatullah

Sebghatullah, more often written Sibghatullah, comes directly from the Quranic phrase ṣibghat Allāh, 'the dye of God', which commentators explain as the religion and natural disposition God gives to people. It is especially popular in Afghanistan and Pakistan; a well-known bearer was Sibghatullah Mojaddedi, a former Afghan president and Naqshbandi scholar.

Is Sebghatullah a Muslim name?

Yes. Sebghatullah is a Muslim name taken from a phrase in the Quran.

Is Sebghatullah in the Quran?

The phrase comes from the Quran: 'The colour of Allah (ṣibghat Allāh), and who is better than Allah in colouring?' (Quran 2:138).

Where is the name Sebghatullah used?

Most common in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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Spellings and variants of Sebghatullah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sebghatullah mean?

Sebghatullah means 'The colour (religion) of God'. It comes from Arabic (Quranic phrase).

Is Sebghatullah a Muslim name?

Yes. Sebghatullah is a Muslim name taken from a phrase in the Quran.

How do you write Sebghatullah in Arabic?

Sebghatullah is written صبغة الله in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Sebghatullah?

Sebghatullah is pronounced sib-GHAT-ool-lah.

Is Sebghatullah mentioned in the Quran?

The phrase comes from the Quran: 'The colour of Allah (ṣibghat Allāh), and who is better than Allah in colouring?' (Quran 2:138).

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