Abdel
Abdel is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, North African and Egyptian form origin, meaning “Servant of (one of God's names)”.
| Meaning | Servant of (one of God's names) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, North African and Egyptian form |
| Written as | عبد ال |
| Pronunciation | AB-del |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, North Africa |
Meaning and origin of Abdel
Abdel is the opening part of compound names like ʿAbd al-Raḥmān and ʿAbd al-Qādir, written this way in Egypt and across the French-speaking Maghreb. It joins ʿabd, servant, from the root ʿ-b-d, to the article al-. In Arabic it is not a full name by itself, because ʿAbd al- needs to be completed with a name of God. In Europe and North America, however, it sometimes appears as a short form or nickname.
Is Abdel a Muslim name?
As the first part of names like Abdel-Rahman, it is Muslim in character, and families normally complete it with a divine name, as in Abdelkarim or Abdelaziz.
How popular is Abdel?
It is very common in Egypt, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia as the start of compound names.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdel mean?
Abdel means 'Servant of (one of God's names)'. It is of Arabic, North African and Egyptian form origin.
Is Abdel a Muslim name?
As the first part of names like Abdel-Rahman, it is Muslim in character, and families normally complete it with a divine name, as in Abdelkarim or Abdelaziz.
How do you pronounce Abdel?
Abdel is pronounced AB-del.
Is Abdel a boy or girl name?
Abdel is usually a boy name.