عبد الوارث

Abdul-Warith

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Abdul-Warith is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Servant of the Inheritor”.

MeaningServant of the Inheritor
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Written asعبد الوارث
Pronunciationab-dul-WAA-rith
TraditionMuslim
Used inPakistan, India, Egypt

Meaning and origin of Abdul-Warith

Inheriting is the meaning of the root w-r-th. Al-Warith is God as the One who remains after all of creation has passed, the One to whom everything finally comes back, and Abdul-Warith is a servant of that Inheritor. An early bearer was Abd al-Warith ibn Said, a hadith narrator of Basra. In South Asia it is most often written Abdul Waris, and families there still choose it.

Is Abdul-Warith a Muslim name?

Al-Warith is a divine name in the Quran, so this is a fitting Islamic choice. The Quran says, 'It is We who give life and cause death, and We are the Inheritor' (Quran 15:23).

How popular is Abdul-Warith?

Egyptian families use it, as do South Asians, who usually write Abdul Waris.

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Spellings and variants of Abdul-Warith

Abdul WarisAbdel WaresAbd al-Warith

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdul-Warith mean?

Abdul-Warith means 'Servant of the Inheritor'. It is of Arabic origin.

Is Abdul-Warith a Muslim name?

Al-Warith is a divine name in the Quran, so this is a fitting Islamic choice. The Quran says, 'It is We who give life and cause death, and We are the Inheritor' (Quran 15:23).

How do you pronounce Abdul-Warith?

Abdul-Warith is pronounced ab-dul-WAA-rith.

Is Abdul-Warith a boy or girl name?

Abdul-Warith is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.