Boy name
Abdilah name meaning
“servant of God”
Abdilah is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning servant of God, with Abdillah as a spelling variant. Its source, ʿabdillāh, is a grammatical form of ʿabd Allāh. The name combines ʿabd, meaning servant, with Allāh, together expressing the stated meaning.
What does Abdilah mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Abdilah
Abdillah reflects Arabic ʿabdillāh, a grammatical form of ʿabd Allāh. It combines ʿabd, servant, with Allāh.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Companions of the Prophet |
| Starts with | A · Ab |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Abdilah in Islam and the Quran
Abdilah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Abdilah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /abdilah/ |
| Arabic script | عبد الله |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦧ꧀ꦢꦶꦭꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮘ᮪ᮓᮤᮜᮂ |
Is Abdilah a boy’s name?
Yes, Abdilah is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Abdilah ranks #4,908 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Abdilah
Names with related meanings
- Abdul♂Servant of
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Prasetyo♂A pledge of loyalty, a solemn vow
- Abidin♂Those who worship
- Muslim♂One who submits to God
- Setyo♂Faithful, true to one's word
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Setia♂♀Steadfast in loyalty
- Setiadi♂Faithful and noble
- Abdi♂Servant, attendant
FAQ about the name Abdilah
What is the meaning of Abdilah?
Abdilah means servant of God. Abdillah reflects Arabic ʿabdillāh, a grammatical form of ʿabd Allāh. It combines ʿabd, servant, with Allāh.
Is Abdilah a boy’s name?
Yes, Abdilah is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Abdilah?
Abdilah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Abdilah in the Quran?
Abdilah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Abdilah have?
Abdilah has 3 syllables (Ab-di-lah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Abdilah?
Abdilah ranks #4,908 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Abdilah?
Other spellings: Abdillah.
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