Abdul-Hayy
Abdul-Hayy is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Servant of the Ever-Living”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Ever-Living |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عبد الحي |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-HAI |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Hayy
Abdul-Hayy combines ʿabd, meaning servant, with al-Ḥayy, which the Quran uses as a name of God and which means the One who is ever alive. It expresses the belief that God alone has life with no beginning and no end, unlike everything He creates. A well-known bearer was ʿAbd al-Ḥayy al-Lakhnawi of Lucknow, the Indian hadith scholar who died in 1886. The name is frequently written Abdul Hai in South Asia.
Is Abdul-Hayy a Muslim name?
The name honours al-Ḥayy, named in Ayat al-Kursi: 'Allah, there is no god but Him, the Ever-Living, the Self-Subsisting' (Quran 2:255).
How popular is Abdul-Hayy?
It is most widespread in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, where Abdul Hai is a familiar spelling.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Hayy mean?
Abdul-Hayy means 'Servant of the Ever-Living'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Abdul-Hayy a Muslim name?
The name honours al-Ḥayy, named in Ayat al-Kursi: 'Allah, there is no god but Him, the Ever-Living, the Self-Subsisting' (Quran 2:255).
How do you pronounce Abdul-Hayy?
Abdul-Hayy is pronounced ab-dul-HAI.
Is Abdul-Hayy a boy or girl name?
Abdul-Hayy is usually a boy name.