أبو الـ

Abul

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Abul is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Father of”.

MeaningFather of
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Written asأبو الـ
PronunciationAH-bul
TraditionMuslim
Used inBangladesh, India

Meaning and origin of Abul

Abul represents the Arabic abu al-, father of the, from the root a-b-w. In most places it is only the first half of a longer name, such as Abul Kalam, Abul Hasan or Abul Qasim, which was a kunya of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. In Bangladesh, though, it has become a first name in its own right, usually followed by a second part, as in Abul Kashem or Abul Hossain.

Is Abul a Muslim name?

It is an Arabic building block of Muslim names, most often opening a kunya such as Abul Hasan.

How popular is Abul?

Bangladesh and the eastern part of India are its strongholds.

Gifts with the name Abul

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Spellings and variants of Abul

Abu alAbolAbdul

Names similar to Abul

Abul HasanAbul KalamAbul QasimAbdul

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abul mean?

Abul means 'Father of'. It is of Arabic origin.

Is Abul a Muslim name?

It is an Arabic building block of Muslim names, most often opening a kunya such as Abul Hasan.

How do you pronounce Abul?

Abul is pronounced AH-bul.

Is Abul a boy or girl name?

Abul is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.