Abdul-Jabbar
Abdul-Jabbar is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Servant of the Compeller”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Compeller |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عبد الجبار |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-jab-BAAR |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Gulf States, Iraq |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Jabbar
Abdul-Jabbar joins ʿabd, servant, to al-Jabbār, a name of God usually translated 'the Compeller', the One whose will always prevails. Its root also suggests repairing what is broken, the way a fractured bone is set, which gives the name a gentler side. The theologian al-Qāḍī ʿAbd al-Jabbār, a leading Muʿtazili thinker who died in 1025, carried it. In recent times the basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has made it familiar far beyond the Muslim world.
Is Abdul-Jabbar a Muslim name?
The name rests on al-Jabbār, named in the verse 'He is Allah, besides whom there is no god, the King, the Holy... the Compeller, the Supreme' (Quran 59:23).
How popular is Abdul-Jabbar?
It is used across the Arab world and South Asia, and is especially common in Pakistan and Iraq.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Jabbar mean?
Abdul-Jabbar means 'Servant of the Compeller'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Abdul-Jabbar a Muslim name?
The name rests on al-Jabbār, named in the verse 'He is Allah, besides whom there is no god, the King, the Holy... the Compeller, the Supreme' (Quran 59:23).
How do you pronounce Abdul-Jabbar?
Abdul-Jabbar is pronounced ab-dul-jab-BAAR.
Is Abdul-Jabbar a boy or girl name?
Abdul-Jabbar is usually a boy name.