Abdul-Kabeer
Abdul-Kabeer is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Servant of the Most Great”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Most Great |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عبد الكبير |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-ka-BEER |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Morocco, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Kabeer
Abdul-Kabeer pairs ʿabd, servant, with al-Kabīr, the Most Great, a name of God that speaks of greatness beyond all measure. It shares its root with the familiar declaration Allāhu akbar, God is greater, which Muslims repeat in every prayer. Moroccans have long used it in the form Abdelkebir. Some Moroccan families give it to a son born close to Eid al-Adha, a festival known locally as al-ʿĪd al-Kabīr, the Great Eid.
Is Abdul-Kabeer a Muslim name?
The name honours al-Kabīr, whom the Quran calls 'Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, the Most Great, the Most Exalted' (Quran 13:9).
How popular is Abdul-Kabeer?
It is a traditional name in Morocco as Abdelkebir and is used in South Asia as Abdul Kabir.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Kabeer mean?
Abdul-Kabeer means 'Servant of the Most Great'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Abdul-Kabeer a Muslim name?
The name honours al-Kabīr, whom the Quran calls 'Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, the Most Great, the Most Exalted' (Quran 13:9).
How do you pronounce Abdul-Kabeer?
Abdul-Kabeer is pronounced ab-dul-ka-BEER.
Is Abdul-Kabeer a boy or girl name?
Abdul-Kabeer is usually a boy name.