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Abdullah name meaning in Islam

Abdullah means “Servant of Allah (SWT).” Here is its Arabic spelling, origin, pronunciation, Islamic context, and the details parents should know.

عَبْدُ ٱللَّٰه

Abdullah

Servant of Allah (SWT)

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Pronunciation
Abdullah
Arabic
عَبْدُ ٱللَّٰه
Gender
Boy
Origin
Arabic
Root
ʿ-b-d
Quranic status
Quran connected
Reference
Sahih Muslim 2132
Alternate spellings
AbdallahAbdulla
The short answer

What does Abdullah mean?

Abdullah means “Servant of Allah (SWT).” One of the two most beloved names to Allah (SWT) according to the Prophet ﷺ (Sahih Muslim 2132). Borne by countless companions, including the Prophet's ﷺ father.

Is Abdullah in the Quran?

This name, or the Arabic word at the heart of it, has a direct Quranic connection. That does not always mean the Quran uses the full form as a person's name.

Is Abdullah a good Muslim name?

Yes. Abdullah is used as a Muslim boy name and carries the positive meaning “Servant of Allah (SWT).” As with any name, families should consider how it is understood and pronounced in their own language and community.

Source reference
Sahih Muslim 2132
Common questions
What does the name Abdullah mean?+

Abdullah means “Servant of Allah (SWT).” One of the two most beloved names to Allah (SWT) according to the Prophet ﷺ (Sahih Muslim 2132). Borne by countless companions, including the Prophet's ﷺ father.

How do you write Abdullah in Arabic?+

Abdullah is written عَبْدُ ٱللَّٰه in Arabic.

Is Abdullah a Quranic name?+

This name, or the Arabic word at the heart of it, has a direct Quranic connection. That does not always mean the Quran uses the full form as a person's name.

Is Abdullah a good Muslim baby name?+

Yes. Abdullah is used as a Muslim boy name and carries the positive meaning “Servant of Allah (SWT).” As with any name, families should consider how it is understood and pronounced in their own language and community.

Notable bearers
  • · Abdullah ibn Umar
  • · Abdullah ibn Abbas
  • · Abdullah ibn Mas'ud
Themes
Same root · ʿ-b-d

Names sharing this root.

“You will be called on the Day of Resurrection by your names and the names of your fathers, so make your names beautiful.” (Sunan Abi Dawud 4948).