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Abdullah
Servant of God
Origin
Arabic
Used in
ar
Origin and meaning of Abdullah
Abdullah is one of the most widespread men's names in the Arab and Muslim world. It means 'servant of God' ('abd Allāh), joining 'abd, 'servant', to God's name, Allāh: it is held to be one of the most beloved names in Islamic tradition and was that of the Prophet Muhammad's father. Borne by rulers such as the kings of Jordan, it is common from the Middle East to Africa and South Asia, with spellings like Abdallah or Abdulla.
Variants around the world
How Abdullah sounds in other languages.
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Famous people
- Abdullah II di Giordania— king
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