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Abdullah
ab-DUH-luh
Abdullah (name) means a male given name of Arabic origin, meaning "servant of God". Example: “Abdullah is a common given name across the Muslim world.”
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A male given name of Arabic origin, meaning "servant of God".
"Abdullah is a common given name across the Muslim world."
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Etymology
From Arabic عَبْدُ ٱللّٰه (ʕabdu llāh), from عَبْد (ʕabd, "servant") + الله (allāh, "God"), literally "servant of God".
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What does “Abdullah” mean?
The word “Abdullah” means a male given name of Arabic origin, meaning "servant of God".
How do you pronounce “Abdullah”?
“Abdullah” is pronounced ab-DUH-luh (/ˌɑb.dʊlˈɑ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Abdullah” in a sentence?
Here is “Abdullah” used in a sentence: “Abdullah is a common given name across the Muslim world.”
What part of speech is “Abdullah”?
“Abdullah” is a name.
Where does the word “Abdullah” come from?
The word “Abdullah” comes from Arabic. From Arabic عَبْدُ ٱللّٰه (ʕabdu llāh), from عَبْد (ʕabd, "servant") + الله (allāh, "God"), literally "servant of God".
Is “Abdullah” a common word?
“Abdullah” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Abdullah a first name, a surname, or both?
Abdullah is most commonly used as a given (first) name, but it also appears as a surname or family name in some cultures. Its use depends on the naming conventions of the specific region or family.
Why does Abdullah start with "Abd" like other Arabic names?
Abdullah is formed from the Arabic elements meaning "servant" and "God," so it directly translates to "servant of God." This follows the same pattern as other Arabic names beginning with "Abd," which are typically combined with one of the names of God.
Is Abdullah a common name in many countries?
Abdullah is a widely used given name across many Muslim-majority countries and communities around the world. It has also been adopted as a name in various forms and spellings in other languages and regions.
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