Obaidullah
Obaidullah is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Little servant of God”.
| Meaning | Little servant of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عبيد الله |
| Pronunciation | oo-bai-DUL-lah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Obaidullah
Obaidullah is a spelling of ʿUbaydullāh, which combines ʿubayd, little servant, with Allāh. It works as a humbler version of ʿAbdullāh. In the early days of Islam it was borne by ʿUbaydullāh, a son of the second caliph ʿUmar. Today the name is especially widespread in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, where it is also written Ubaidullah, Ubaidulla or Obaydullah.
Is Obaidullah a Muslim name?
Obaidullah means little servant of God, a gentle and humble cousin of Abdullah.
How popular is Obaidullah?
Obaidullah is most common in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Obaidullah mean?
Obaidullah means 'Little servant of God'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Obaidullah a Muslim name?
Obaidullah means little servant of God, a gentle and humble cousin of Abdullah.
How do you pronounce Obaidullah?
Obaidullah is pronounced oo-bai-DUL-lah.
Is Obaidullah a boy or girl name?
Obaidullah is usually a boy name.