Abdul

Meaning servant
Origin Arabic
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Ab-dul

About Abdul

Choosing the perfect name for your baby boy is a joyous yet significant task for parents. One name that holds cultural richness and deep meaning is "Abdul." With Arabic origins, Abdul carries a profound spiritual significance as it means "servant of" or "worshiper of" in Arabic, symbolizing a close connection to God.

In Muslim cultures, names prefixed with "Abdul" are quite common and are often followed by one of the 99 names or attributes of Allah. For example, "Abdul Rahman" means "servant of the Most Merciful," and "Abdul Jabbar" translates to "servant of the Compeller" or "servant of the Almighty."

The name Abdul is not only steeped in religious significance but also carries an air of sophistication and elegance. Its variations, such as Abdullah and Abdulaziz, provide even more options for parents seeking a unique name for their son.

Numerous famous individuals throughout history have borne the name Abdul, leaving behind legacies in various fields. From Abdul Kalam, the revered scientist and former President of India, to Abdul Sattar Edhi, the compassionate Pakistani humanitarian, these notable figures have made their mark on the world.

Moreover, fiction has embraced the name Abdul in diverse ways, creating captivating characters like Abdul Alhazred from H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos and Abdul Hakim Joy from the TV series "American Crime."

By choosing the name Abdul for your baby boy, you gift him with a name that embodies devotion, spirituality, and cultural significance. It is a timeless choice that will carry a profound meaning throughout his life's journey, connecting him to a rich heritage and inspiring him to be a person of integrity and faith.

Nicknames for Abdul

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Famous People Named Abdul

Abdul KalamFormer President of India and renowned scientist
Abdul Sattar EdhiPakistani philanthropist and humanitarian
Abdulaziz Al SaudFounder of Saudi Arabia and its first king
Abdul Rashid DostumAfghan politician and military leader
Abdul Rahman Al-SudaisProminent Islamic scholar and Quran reciter
Abdul Malik MujahidAmerican Muslim leader and author
Abdul Hamid IIOttoman Sultan in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
Abdul Qadir al-JilaniIslamic scholar and Sufi saint
Abdul-Jabbar MalikAmerican basketball legend and activist
Abdul Majeed WarisGhanaian professional footballer
Abdul Razak AlhassanGhanaian mixed martial artist
Abdul Hadi ArghandiwalAfghan politician and former Minister of Finance
Abdul Latif PedramAfghan writer and political figure
Abdul Fattah IsmailMalaysian scientist and inventor
Abdul Aziz Al GhurairEmirati businessman and philanthropist
Abdul Salam ZaeefAfghan diplomat and former Taliban ambassador
Abdul Karim al-IryaniFormer Prime Minister of Yemen
Abdul Samad IsmailMalaysian artist and painter
Abdul Hafeez KardarPakistani cricketer and politician
Abdul BahaProminent religious leader and son of Baha'u'llah

Characters Named Abdul

Abdul AlhazredCharacter from H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos
Abdul the CamelCharacter from Disney's "Aladdin" franchise
Abdul AmirCharacter from "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
Abdul SmithCharacter from the "Goosebumps" series by R.L. Stine
Abdul HakimCharacter from "The Arabian Nights" stories
Abdul IblisCharacter from the video game "Final Fantasy Tactics"
Abdul Ben HassanCharacter from the movie "Thief of Bagdad" - 1940
Abdul Ken RahmanCharacter from the TV series "Lost"
Abdul Al-FulaniCharacter from the TV series "24"
Abdul RashidCharacter from the TV series "Sleeper Cell"
Abdul NazirCharacter from the TV series "Homeland"
Abdul ShareefCharacter from the TV series "Tyrant"
Abdul AbdullahCharacter from the novel "The English Patient" by Michael Ondaatje
Abdul ShakurCharacter from the TV series "The Night Of"
Abdul AzizCharacter from the video game "Prince of Persia"
Abdul JamarCharacter from the TV series "The Blacklist"
Abdul KhaliqCharacter from the movie "Bend It Like Beckham"
Abdul RahmanCharacter from the movie "The Kite Runner" - 2007
Abdul RaufCharacter from the TV series "NCIS"
Abdul Hakim JoyCharacter from the TV series "American Crime"

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