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Abdullah

“servant of God”

About the name Abdullah

Abdullah is derived from the Arabic words abd (servant) and Allah (God), so it means ‘servant of God’. Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib was the Prophet Muhammad’s father, who died before his son was born. The name is widely used in Islamic culture across the Arab world, South Asia and Southeast Asia. Kings of Jordan and Saudi Arabia have borne it, including the present King Abdullah II of Jordan.

Meaning
servant of God
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
ab-DUL-lah(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Abdallah
  • Abdellah

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Middle names for Abdullah

  • Abdullah Mohammed
  • Abdullah Omar
  • Abdullah Zaid
  • Abdullah Hassan
  • Abdullah Khalid

Questions about Abdullah

What does Abdullah mean?
Abdullah is an Arabic name meaning "servant of God".
How do you pronounce Abdullah?
Abdullah is pronounced ab-DUL-lah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
What are variants of Abdullah?
Variants of Abdullah include Abdallah, Abdellah.

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