Abdul

The first name Abdul (عبد ال) is a male name and represents a short form of various Arabic names that begin with this word. Metaphorically, it means 'the servant' or 'the slave'.

What does the name Abdul mean?

Abdul (عبد ال) is a male first name that serves as a short form for various Arabic names that begin with the same expression. The meaning of the name is metaphorically 'the servant' or 'the slave'. It has its roots in Arabic and consists of the elements abd (عبد), meaning 'the servant', 'the slave', or 'the subordinate', and al (ال), meaning 'the'. Typically, the name is used today in combination with another element. Variants include Abdül, Avdush, Abduh, and Abdus.

Where does the name Abdul come from?

The name Abdul has Arabic origins and means 'the servant'.

How do you pronounce Abdul?

The pronunciation of Abdul is two syllables and has a compact rhythmic structure. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Ab-dul' [ˈabdʊl], with the first syllable starting with a strong b sound that gives the name weight. The second syllable is pronounced short and crisp, and the final l provides a soft ending. Abdul radiates strength and a sense of tradition - a name that is clearly defined and stable.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Abdul is quite popular. Currently, it ranks 384th on the list of the most common male first names. Its highest ranking was achieved in 1998 at 282nd place. In the past ten years, the name has been given about 1,500 times, placing it 412th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 418th.

Nicknames & pet names

Abdal / Abdi / Abdu / Abduli / Abu / Abudi / Abudy

Famous people

• Abdul Abanda Rahman (Indonesian footballer)
• Abdul Ali Mustaghni (Afghan poet)
• Abdul Amu (Nigerian sprinter)
• Abdul Bari (Indian squash player)
• Abdul Bari Jahani (Afghan poet)
• Abdul Lahso (football player from Thailand)
• Abdul Osman (football player from Ghana)
• Abdul Patah Unang (Indonesian badminton player)
• Abdul Qadir Al Rassam (Iraqi painter)
• Abdul Rahim Mahmmodi (Afghan composer)
• Abdul Rahman Yusuf (poet from Egypt)
• Abdul Rashid Khan (singer)
• Abdul Sattar Baloch (Italian musician)
• Abdul Shacour Azimi (football player from Afghanistan)
• Abdul W Haqiqi (American writer)
• Abdul Wadud (American musician)
• Abdul-Rehman Begi Saheb-Qiran (poet from America)
• Abdul-Salam Ojeili (Syrian writer)
• Abdul-Yakini Iddi (footballer from Ghana)
• Abu Al Fazal Abdul Wahid Yemeni Tamimi (Macedonian singer)