Abdul
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Abdul
Abdul is an Arabic name meaning "servant of" or "worshiper of," derived from the Arabic root 'abd (عبد), typically followed by one of the 99 names of God (e.g., Abdul-Rahman means "servant of the Merciful").
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Etymology
Abdul is an Arabic name meaning "servant of" or "worshiper of," derived from the Arabic root 'abd (عبد), typically followed by one of the 99 names of God (e.g., Abdul-Rahman means "servant of the Merciful"). The name is predominantly used in Muslim-majority cultures across the Arab world, South Asia, and the broader Islamic diaspora, with historical prominence among scholars, rulers, and religious figures throughout Islamic history.
Abdul currently ranks #1,867 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1975.
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