Muslim boy name
Abdullah: name meaning
عبد الله
“Servant of Allah”
BoyGender
ArabicOrigin
NoIn the Qur'an
The Prophet ﷺ said the names most beloved to Allah are Abdullah and Abdur-Rahman (Muslim).
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
Similar boy names
Abdul-Azizعبد العزيزServant of the AlmightyAbdul-Karimعبد الكريمServant of the Most GenerousAbdul-Malikعبد الملكServant of the KingAbdur-Rahmanعبد الرحمنServant of the Most MercifulAdamآدمOf the earth; the first humanAdilعادلJust, fairAhmadأحمدMost praiseworthy, one who praises Allah mostAkramأكرمMost generousAliعليHigh, exalted, nobleAminأمينTrustworthy, faithful
Questions
What does Abdullah mean?
Abdullah (عبد الله) means "Servant of Allah". It is a Arabic name for a boy.
Is Abdullah a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdullah is used by Muslims around the world. The Prophet ﷺ said the names most beloved to Allah are Abdullah and Abdur-Rahman (Muslim).
Is Abdullah mentioned in the Qur'an?
Abdullah is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.