صبغة الله

Sebghatullah

boyArabic (Quranic phrase)Muslim

Sebghatullah is a Muslim boy name of Arabic (Quranic phrase) origin, meaning “The colour (religion) of God”.

MeaningThe colour (religion) of God
GenderBoy
OriginArabic (Quranic phrase)
Written asصبغة الله
Pronunciationsib-GHAT-ool-lah
TraditionMuslim
Used inAfghanistan, Pakistan, India

Meaning and origin of Sebghatullah

Sebghatullah, more often spelled Sibghatullah, comes straight from the Quranic phrase ṣibghat Allāh, the dye of God. Its root means to dye or colour. Commentators explain the phrase as the religion and natural disposition that God gives to people. The name is especially popular in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and a well-known bearer was Sibghatullah Mojaddedi, a Naqshbandi scholar who also served as president of Afghanistan.

Is Sebghatullah a Muslim name?

Sebghatullah is taken from a Quranic phrase: 'The colour of Allah (ṣibghat Allāh), and who is better than Allah in colouring?' (Quran 2:138).

How popular is Sebghatullah?

It is most common in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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Spellings and variants of Sebghatullah

SibghatullahSibghatSebghat

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sebghatullah mean?

Sebghatullah means 'The colour (religion) of God'. It is of Arabic (Quranic phrase) origin.

Is Sebghatullah a Muslim name?

Sebghatullah is taken from a Quranic phrase: 'The colour of Allah (ṣibghat Allāh), and who is better than Allah in colouring?' (Quran 2:138).

How do you pronounce Sebghatullah?

Sebghatullah is pronounced sib-GHAT-ool-lah.

Is Sebghatullah a boy or girl name?

Sebghatullah is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.