Zabihullah
Arabic · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Zabihullah
Zabihullah means "sacrifice of God" or "God's sacrifice," derived from the Arabic root *zabih* (ذبيح, sacrifice) combined with *Allah* (God).
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Etymology
Zabihullah means "sacrifice of God" or "God's sacrifice," derived from the Arabic root *zabih* (ذبيح, sacrifice) combined with *Allah* (God). The name references the Islamic concept of ritual sacrifice (*dhabihah*) and carries religious significance related to Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son.
The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures, particularly among Arabic, Persian, Afghan, and other Islamic communities, with notable historical use by Afghan political and military figures including Taliban leaders.
Zabihullah currently ranks #7,302 in the United States as a boy's name.
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