Abdallah
Abdallah is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Servant of God”.
| Meaning | Servant of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عبد الله |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-LAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Abdallah
Abdallah means 'servant of God', from ʿAbd Allāh. The word ʿabd comes from the root ʿ-b-d, meaning to worship or serve. According to a famous hadith, the Prophet ﷺ said that ʿAbd Allāh and ʿAbd al-Raḥmān are the names God loves most. The Prophet's ﷺ own father bore it, as did many Companions, among them the sons of ʿUmar and of ʿAbbās, as well as Ibn Masʿūd.
Is Abdallah a Muslim name?
Abdallah is among the most highly recommended Muslim names, and the Quran itself calls the Prophet ﷺ the servant of Allah: 'And when the servant of Allah stood up supplicating Him' (Quran 72:19).
How popular is Abdallah?
Muslims everywhere use it, with Abdallah common in the Arab world and East Africa and Abdullah in South Asia and Turkey.
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Spellings and variants of Abdallah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdallah mean?
Abdallah means 'Servant of God'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Abdallah a Muslim name?
Abdallah is among the most highly recommended Muslim names, and the Quran itself calls the Prophet ﷺ the servant of Allah: 'And when the servant of Allah stood up supplicating Him' (Quran 72:19).
How do you pronounce Abdallah?
Abdallah is pronounced ab-dul-LAH.
Is Abdallah a boy or girl name?
Abdallah is usually a boy name.