Zabihullah
Zabihullah is a Muslim boy name meaning “The one offered in sacrifice to God”.
| Meaning | The one offered in sacrifice to God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ذبيح الله |
| Pronunciation | za-BEE-hoo-lah |
| Arabic root | ذ ب ح (dh-b-ḥ) — to sacrifice |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Zabihullah
Zabihullah (Dhabīḥullāh) means 'the one offered in sacrifice for God'. It is the traditional title of Prophet Ismāʿīl, whom Ibrāhīm was ready to sacrifice before God ransomed him, the event remembered every Eid al-Adha. In Afghan and Persian pronunciation the dhāl is spoken as 'z'. The name is very common in Afghanistan.
Is Zabihullah a Muslim name?
Yes. Zabihullah is a Muslim name, the title of Prophet Ismail, recalling his willingness to be sacrificed for God.
Is Zabihullah in the Quran?
'And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice (bi-dhibḥin ʿaẓīm)' (Quran 37:107).
Where is the name Zabihullah used?
Very common in Afghanistan, and used in Pakistan and Iran.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zabihullah mean?
Zabihullah means 'The one offered in sacrifice to God'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Zabihullah a Muslim name?
Yes. Zabihullah is a Muslim name, the title of Prophet Ismail, recalling his willingness to be sacrificed for God.
How do you write Zabihullah in Arabic?
Zabihullah is written ذبيح الله in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zabihullah?
Zabihullah is pronounced za-BEE-hoo-lah.
Is Zabihullah mentioned in the Quran?
'And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice (bi-dhibḥin ʿaẓīm)' (Quran 37:107).