عديل

Adeel

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Adeel is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Just, fair; equal, peer”.

MeaningJust, fair; equal, peer
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Written asعديل
Pronunciationah-DEEL
TraditionMuslim
Used inPakistan, India

Meaning and origin of Adeel

Justice and balance are the meanings of the root a-d-l, which also gives adl, justice, and adil, just. Adeel, with its long second vowel, is how South Asians write the Arabic Adil with that lengthened sound; in classical Arabic the word can also mean an equal or peer. In Pakistan, where it has been a well-liked boys' name for decades, people simply take it to mean just and fair.

Is Adeel a Muslim name?

Justice is central to Islam, and this name is built on that very root. The root ʿ-d-l appears in the Quran, as in 'Indeed, Allah commands justice and good conduct' (Quran 16:90).

How popular is Adeel?

Pakistanis, at home and overseas, give it very often.

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Spellings and variants of Adeel

AdilAdealAdiel

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Adeel mean?

Adeel means 'Just, fair; equal, peer'. It is of Arabic origin.

Is Adeel a Muslim name?

Justice is central to Islam, and this name is built on that very root. The root ʿ-d-l appears in the Quran, as in 'Indeed, Allah commands justice and good conduct' (Quran 16:90).

How do you pronounce Adeel?

Adeel is pronounced ah-DEEL.

Is Adeel a boy or girl name?

Adeel is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.