Abdul-Wahhab
Abdul-Wahhab is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Servant of the Bestower”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Bestower |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عبد الوهاب |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-wah-HAAB |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Wahhab
Giving freely as a gift is the meaning of the root w-h-b. Al-Wahhab is God as the Bestower, whose gifts have no limit and ask for nothing back. Abdul-Wahhab names a servant of that generosity. The great Egyptian composer Muhammad Abd al-Wahhab and the scholar Abd al-Wahhab al-Sharani are among the famous people tied to it, and it is used across Asia, Africa and the Arab world.
Is Abdul-Wahhab a Muslim name?
Al-Wahhab is one of God's names in the Quran, and the believers call on it in prayer: 'Grant us mercy from Yourself; indeed, You are the Bestower' (Quran 3:8).
How popular is Abdul-Wahhab?
Arab, African and Asian Muslims all use it, with Abdulwahab common in Nigeria and Abdiwahab in Somalia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Wahhab mean?
Abdul-Wahhab means 'Servant of the Bestower'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Abdul-Wahhab a Muslim name?
Al-Wahhab is one of God's names in the Quran, and the believers call on it in prayer: 'Grant us mercy from Yourself; indeed, You are the Bestower' (Quran 3:8).
How do you pronounce Abdul-Wahhab?
Abdul-Wahhab is pronounced ab-dul-wah-HAAB.
Is Abdul-Wahhab a boy or girl name?
Abdul-Wahhab is usually a boy name.