Aabideen
Aabideen is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “The devout, those who worship”.
| Meaning | The devout, those who worship |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عابدين |
| Pronunciation | aa-bi-DEEN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Egypt, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Aabideen
Aabideen means 'the worshippers' or 'the devout'. It is the plural form of ʿĀbid, a person devoted to worship, from the root ʿ-b-d, to worship or serve. Its fame comes from the honorific Zayn al-ʿĀbidīn, meaning the ornament of those who worship, borne by ʿAlī ibn al-Ḥusayn, the Prophet's ﷺ great-grandson who was renowned for his prayers. Standing alone, the word serves as both a first name and a family name, particularly in South Asia and Egypt, with spellings such as Abdeen and Abideen.
Is Aabideen a Muslim name?
The name echoes the honorific of Imam ʿAlī ibn al-Ḥusayn, and the Quran uses ʿābidūn of the believers: 'those who repent, who worship, who praise' (Quran 9:112).
How popular is Aabideen?
It appears in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, while Egypt and Turkey prefer the forms Abdeen and Abidin.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aabideen mean?
Aabideen means 'The devout, those who worship'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Aabideen a Muslim name?
The name echoes the honorific of Imam ʿAlī ibn al-Ḥusayn, and the Quran uses ʿābidūn of the believers: 'those who repent, who worship, who praise' (Quran 9:112).
How do you pronounce Aabideen?
Aabideen is pronounced aa-bi-DEEN.
Is Aabideen a boy or girl name?
Aabideen is usually a boy name.