Abdul-Ghani
Abdul-Ghani is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Servant of the Self-Sufficient”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Self-Sufficient |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عبد الغني |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-gha-NEE |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, North Africa, Levant, Nigeria |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Ghani
Abdul-Ghani means 'servant of the Self-Sufficient', from ʿAbd al-Ghanī. Al-Ghanī is God who needs nothing, while everything depends on Him. A notable bearer was ʿAbd al-Ghanī al-Nābulusī, the Damascene scholar and Sufi author who lived in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. In Nigeria and West Africa it often appears as Abdulganiyu or Abdulgani, with a final vowel typical of Hausa and Yoruba.
Is Abdul-Ghani a Muslim name?
Abdul-Ghani is built on al-Ghanī, and the Quran says: 'O mankind, you are those in need of Allah, while Allah is the Free of need (al-Ghanī), the Praiseworthy' (Quran 35:15).
How popular is Abdul-Ghani?
It is used throughout the Muslim world.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Ghani mean?
Abdul-Ghani means 'Servant of the Self-Sufficient'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Abdul-Ghani a Muslim name?
Abdul-Ghani is built on al-Ghanī, and the Quran says: 'O mankind, you are those in need of Allah, while Allah is the Free of need (al-Ghanī), the Praiseworthy' (Quran 35:15).
How do you pronounce Abdul-Ghani?
Abdul-Ghani is pronounced ab-dul-gha-NEE.
Is Abdul-Ghani a boy or girl name?
Abdul-Ghani is usually a boy name.