Abdul-Ali
Abdul-Ali is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Servant of the Most High”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Most High |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عبد العلي |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-a-LEE |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Pakistan, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Ali
Abdul-Ali means 'servant of the Most High', taken from ʿAbd al-ʿAlī and the divine name al-ʿAlī. Here ʿAlī carries the definite article and points to God. That sets it apart from Shia names such as ʿAbd ʿAlī, which some scholars discourage. The name is heard in Iran, Pakistan and the Gulf states, where it takes local spellings such as Abdolali.
Is Abdul-Ali a Muslim name?
Abdul-Ali is built on al-ʿAlī, and the Throne Verse ends: 'and He is the Most High (al-ʿAlī), the Most Great' (Quran 2:255).
How popular is Abdul-Ali?
It is used in Iran as Abdolali, as well as in Pakistan and the Gulf.
Gifts with the name Abdul-Ali
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Ali mean?
Abdul-Ali means 'Servant of the Most High'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Abdul-Ali a Muslim name?
Abdul-Ali is built on al-ʿAlī, and the Throne Verse ends: 'and He is the Most High (al-ʿAlī), the Most Great' (Quran 2:255).
How do you pronounce Abdul-Ali?
Abdul-Ali is pronounced ab-dul-a-LEE.
Is Abdul-Ali a boy or girl name?
Abdul-Ali is usually a boy name.