Abdul: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ahbd-ool
Origin: Pakistan
gender-male

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Region Origin: Asia
Meaning: Of Arabic origin, meaning "servant of" followed by an attribute of God.

The name Abdul is of Arabic origin, meaning "servant of God." It is a popular masculine name within the Muslim community, often used as a prefix or the initial of compound names such as Abdul Hamid, meaning "servant of God." The name has positive and religious associations, representing adoration, praising, and worshiping of God. It is traditionally used in Islamic naming traditions to refer to one of Allah's 99 names. The name has several spelling variations across languages, including Abdou, Abduh, Obed, and Oved.

Abdul Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Abdul is currently #2748 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Abdul is currently #2748 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Abdul is currently #1330 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Abdul is currently #1330 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Abdul is currently #1413 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Abdul is currently #1413 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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