Abdul-Bari
Abdul-Bari is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Servant of the Maker”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Maker |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عبد البارئ |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-BAA-ree |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Bari
Abdul-Bari means 'servant of the Maker', from ʿAbd al-Bāriʾ. Al-Bāriʾ is God who brings creation into existence free of any defect. Some older name lists translate it as 'Evolver', which is misleading, since its root, b-r-ʾ, actually means to create and to make whole and sound. The name is especially widespread in South Asia, where it is often written Abdul Bari.
Is Abdul-Bari a Muslim name?
Abdul-Bari is built on al-Bāriʾ, and the Quran says: 'He is Allah, the Creator, the Maker (al-Bāriʾ), the Fashioner' (Quran 59:24).
How popular is Abdul-Bari?
It is common in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
Gifts with the name Abdul-Bari
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Spellings and variants of Abdul-Bari
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Bari mean?
Abdul-Bari means 'Servant of the Maker'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Abdul-Bari a Muslim name?
Abdul-Bari is built on al-Bāriʾ, and the Quran says: 'He is Allah, the Creator, the Maker (al-Bāriʾ), the Fashioner' (Quran 59:24).
How do you pronounce Abdul-Bari?
Abdul-Bari is pronounced ab-dul-BAA-ree.
Is Abdul-Bari a boy or girl name?
Abdul-Bari is usually a boy name.