Abdul-Shaheed
Abdul-Shaheed is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Servant of the Witness”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Witness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عبد الشهيد |
| Pronunciation | ab-dush-sha-HEED |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, United States |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Shaheed
Bearing witness is the sense of the root sh-h-d. Al-Shahid is God as the One who sees and witnesses everything that happens, so Abdul-Shaheed means a servant of the Witness. The same Arabic word shahid is also used for a martyr, a person whose life itself testifies to faith. The name has a following in Pakistan and India and also among African American Muslims, where the spelling Abdul Shahid is common.
Is Abdul-Shaheed a Muslim name?
Al-Shahid is a divine name in the Quran, and this name builds directly on it: 'Indeed, Allah is Witness over all things' (Quran 22:17).
How popular is Abdul-Shaheed?
Besides South Asia, it has a following among American Muslims.
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Spellings and variants of Abdul-Shaheed
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Shaheed mean?
Abdul-Shaheed means 'Servant of the Witness'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Abdul-Shaheed a Muslim name?
Al-Shahid is a divine name in the Quran, and this name builds directly on it: 'Indeed, Allah is Witness over all things' (Quran 22:17).
How do you pronounce Abdul-Shaheed?
Abdul-Shaheed is pronounced ab-dush-sha-HEED.
Is Abdul-Shaheed a boy or girl name?
Abdul-Shaheed is usually a boy name.