Abdul-Zahir
Abdul-Zahir is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Servant of the Manifest”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Manifest |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عبد الظاهر |
| Pronunciation | ab-duz-ZAA-hir |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Afghanistan, Pakistan, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Zahir
Appearing and being plainly visible is the sense of the root z-h-r. Al-Zahir is God as the Manifest, whose existence is clear from His signs, and it is paired with al-Batin, the Hidden, and Abdul-Zahir names a servant of the Manifest. The Mamluk historian known as Ibn Abd al-Zahir, who wrote a biography of Sultan Baybars, takes his name from a man who bore it. A similar name written with a different z is sometimes mixed up with it.
Is Abdul-Zahir a Muslim name?
Al-Zahir is among the divine names the Quran mentions, which gives this name its Islamic meaning: 'He is the First and the Last, the Manifest and the Hidden' (Quran 57:3).
How popular is Abdul-Zahir?
Egyptian, Pakistani and Afghan families give it.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Zahir mean?
Abdul-Zahir means 'Servant of the Manifest'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Abdul-Zahir a Muslim name?
Al-Zahir is among the divine names the Quran mentions, which gives this name its Islamic meaning: 'He is the First and the Last, the Manifest and the Hidden' (Quran 57:3).
How do you pronounce Abdul-Zahir?
Abdul-Zahir is pronounced ab-duz-ZAA-hir.
Is Abdul-Zahir a boy or girl name?
Abdul-Zahir is usually a boy name.