Boy name
Abdullah name meaning
“servant of Allah”
Abdullah is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning servant of Allah. It comes from the phrase ʿabd Allāh, which combines the word for servant with the name Allah. Abdulah is a spelling variant of the same name, written with a single l in the middle.
What does Abdullah mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Abdullah
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.
Abdullah in Islam and the Quran
Abdullah 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 Abdullah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Abdullah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Abdullah as a first name
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Abdullah Miftahudin
Interpretation
May service to Allah become a key to understanding religion.Meaning of each word
- Abdullah: servant of Allah
- Miftahudin: key of the faith
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Abdullah Salihin
Interpretation
May service to Allah find expression through virtue and good character.Meaning of each word
- Abdullah: servant of Allah
- Salihin: righteous and virtuous people
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Interpretation
May service to Allah accompany devotion and the opening of victory.Meaning of each word
- Abdullah: servant of Allah
- Taqwa: God-consciousness and devotion
- Fathi: associated with opening or victory
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Abdullah Muiz
Interpretation
May service to Allah become a way of bestowing honor.Meaning of each word
- Abdullah: servant of Allah
- Muiz: one who bestows honor
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Interpretation
May service to Allah shine gently through the pursuit of knowledge.Meaning of each word
- Abdullah: servant of Allah
- Rafif: a shimmer or gentle flutter
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
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Interpretation
May service to Allah be accompanied by attentive, watchful protection.Meaning of each word
- Abdullah: servant of Allah
- Rokib: watcher, vigilant guardian
- Hafizh: guardian, memorizer
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Interpretation
May service to Allah accompany leadership during the month of Ramadan.Meaning of each word
- Abdullah: servant of Allah
- Sulton: ruler or holder of authority
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
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Abdullah Harits
Interpretation
May service to Allah find expression through diligent work and effort.Meaning of each word
- Abdullah: servant of Allah
- Harits: cultivator, one who works
Abdullah as a middle name
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Interpretation
May service to Allah be accompanied by purity of heart and generosity.Meaning of each word
- Shofa: clarity, purity of heart
- Abdullah: servant of Allah
- Naufal: generous, munificent
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Interpretation
May service to Allah be lived with contentment and goodness.Meaning of each word
- Reza: contentment, willing acceptance
- Abdullah: servant of Allah
- Hasanul: the good or beautiful
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Interpretation
May service to Allah accompany a ruler who succeeds repeatedly.Meaning of each word
- Sulton: ruler or holder of authority
- Abdullah: servant of Allah
- Fawwaz: highly successful, often victorious
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Interpretation
May service to Allah accompany abundant knowledge and provision for living.Meaning of each word
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
- Abdullah: servant of Allah
- Rizky: sustenance, provision
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Interpretation
May service to Allah bring harmony, wellbeing, and mindful devotion.Meaning of each word
- Rafa: harmony and well-being
- Abdullah: servant of Allah
- Muttaqien: those who are God-conscious
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Interpretation
May service to Allah be accompanied by a pure heart and joy.Meaning of each word
- Shofa: clarity, purity of heart
- Abdullah: servant of Allah
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
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Interpretation
May service to Allah become a path of help toward success.Meaning of each word
- Taufiqur: assistance toward success
- Abdullah: servant of Allah
- Sabil: way or path
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Interpretation
May service to Allah accompany ever increasing purity of heart.Meaning of each word
- Shofa: clarity, purity of heart
- Abdullah: servant of Allah
- Zaid: increase, growth in amount
Abdullah as a last name
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Interpretation
May service to Allah accompany faithfulness and abundant gifts of goodness.Meaning of each word
- Kautsar: an abundant gift of goodness
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
- Abdullah: servant of Allah
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Usamah Abdullah
Interpretation
May service to Allah be accompanied by the might of a lion.Meaning of each word
- Usamah: mighty lion
- Abdullah: servant of Allah
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Interpretation
May service to Allah be lived with blessings and contentment.Meaning of each word
- Mubarak: endowed with blessings
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
- Abdullah: servant of Allah
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Fariz Abdullah
Interpretation
May service to Allah be accompanied by discernment and careful distinction.Meaning of each word
- Fariz: one who distinguishes or sorts
- Abdullah: servant of Allah
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Zikri Abdullah
Interpretation
May service to Allah remain ever present within living remembrance.Meaning of each word
- Zikri: remembrance or recalling
- Abdullah: servant of Allah
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Haq Abdullah
Interpretation
May service to Allah always remain firmly rooted in truth.Meaning of each word
- Haq: truth, that which is right
- Abdullah: servant of Allah
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Fitrah Abdullah
Interpretation
May service to Allah remain in harmony with one's natural disposition.Meaning of each word
- Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
- Abdullah: servant of Allah
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Mubarak Abdullah
Interpretation
May service to Allah always be accompanied by abundant blessings.Meaning of each word
- Mubarak: endowed with blessings
- Abdullah: servant of Allah
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How to pronounce Abdullah
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /abdulah/ |
| Arabic script | عبد الله |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦧ꧀ꦢꦸꦭ꧀ꦭꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮘ᮪ᮓᮥᮜ᮪ᮜᮂ |
Is Abdullah a boy’s name?
Yes, Abdullah is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 93% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Abdullah ranks #27 among boy names in our data sample (319 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 Abdullah
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 Abdullah
- Abdullah Gymnastiar · b. 1962
- Abdullah Totong Mahmud · b. 1930
- Andi Abdullah Bau Massepe · b. 1918
- Abdullah Sungkar · b. 1937
- Abdullah Wasi’an · b. 1917
- Abdullah Azwar Anas · b. 1973
- Abdullah Mokoginta · b. 1935
- KH. Abdullah Bin Nuh · b. 1905
- Abdullah Abu Bakar · b. 1980
- Abdullah Fatahillah · b. 1984
- Abdullah Gathmyr
- Abdullah Harahap · b. 1943
FAQ about the name Abdullah
What is the meaning of Abdullah?
Abdullah means servant of Allah. From Arabic ʿabd Allāh, combining the word for servant with the name Allah.
Is Abdullah a boy’s name?
Yes, Abdullah is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 93% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Abdullah?
Abdullah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Abdullah in the Quran?
Abdullah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Abdullah have?
Abdullah has 3 syllables (Ab-dul-lah) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Abdullah?
Abdullah ranks #27 among boy names in our data sample (319 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Abdullah?
Other spellings: Abdulah.
What full names go well with Abdullah?
Some ideas: Abdullah Miftahudin; Shofa Abdullah Naufal; Kautsar Wafi Abdullah.
Famous people named Abdullah?
Notable people named Abdullah include Abdullah Gymnastiar, Abdullah Totong Mahmud, Andi Abdullah Bau Massepe.
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