Boy name
Abdulah name meaning
“servant of Allah”
Abdulah is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning servant of Allah. It comes from the expression ʿabd Allāh, combining ʿabd, the word for servant, with the name Allah. Abdullah is a spelling variant of this name, sharing its source elements and meaning.
What does Abdulah mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Abdulah
From Arabic ʿabd Allāh, combining the word for servant with the name Allah.
| 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.
Abdulah in Islam and the Quran
Abdulah 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.
Name combinations with Abdulah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Abdulah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Abdulah: servant of Allah
- Niam: blessings or favors
- Millah: religion or way of belief
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Meaning of each word
- Abdulah: servant of Allah
- Habib: beloved, dearly loved
- Najmuddin: star of the faith
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Abdulah Syarkawi
Meaning of each word
- Abdulah: servant of Allah
- Syarkawi: from the eastern region
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Meaning of each word
- Fathur: opening, victory
- Abdulah: servant of Allah
- Kausar: abundant goodness
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Abdulah Ula
Meaning of each word
- Abdulah: servant of Allah
- Ula: eminence, high rank
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Meaning of each word
- Abdulah: servant of Allah
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
- Fariz: one who distinguishes or sorts
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How to pronounce Abdulah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /abdulah/ |
| Arabic script | عبد الله |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦧ꧀ꦢꦸꦭꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮘ᮪ᮓᮥᮜᮂ |
Is Abdulah a boy’s name?
Yes, Abdulah is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Abdulah ranks #1,523 among boy names in our data sample (12 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 Abdulah
Names with related meanings
- Abdul♂Servant of
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- 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
- Prasetya♂Pledge of loyalty, vow
Famous people named Abdulah
- Abdulah Aminudin · b. 1974
- Abdulah Azwar Anas
- Abdulah Faizin · b. 1982
- Abdulah Tuankotta · b. 1985
FAQ about the name Abdulah
What is the meaning of Abdulah?
Abdulah means servant of Allah. From Arabic ʿabd Allāh, combining the word for servant with the name Allah.
Is Abdulah a boy’s name?
Yes, Abdulah is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Abdulah?
Abdulah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Abdulah in the Quran?
Abdulah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Abdulah have?
Abdulah has 3 syllables (Ab-du-lah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Abdulah?
Abdulah ranks #1,523 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Abdulah?
Other spellings: Abdullah.
What full names go well with Abdulah?
Some ideas: Abdulah Niam Millah; Abdulah Habib Najmuddin; Abdulah Syarkawi.
Famous people named Abdulah?
Notable people named Abdulah include Abdulah Aminudin, Abdulah Azwar Anas, Abdulah Faizin.
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