Abdullah

Abdullah is a male first name that represents a form of the Arabic and Muslim name Abdallah (عبد الله) and carries the meaning 'Servant of God'. Since the father of the Prophet Mohammed was named Abdallah, this name, including its numerous variants and transcriptions such as Abdullah, is widely used in the Arabic and Muslim world.

What does the name Abdullah mean?

The name Abdullah, a variant of the Arabic and Muslim Abdallah (عبد الله), means 'Servant of God'. Abdallah was the name of the father of the Prophet Mohammed, which is why this first name and its various spellings, including Abdullah, are very popular in Arabic and Muslim culture. The form Abdullah is particularly widespread and, with over three million bearers, ranks among the most common boy names worldwide. Other variants include Abdalah, Abdalla, Abdella, Abdellah, Abdoulla, Abdoullah, Abdualla, Abdul, Abdula, Abdulah, Abdulla, Abedellah, Avdullah, and Ubeydullah.

Where does the name Abdullah come from?

The name Abdullah (عبد الله) is composed of two Arabic terms: ʿabd (عبد), which means 'servant, slave', and Allah (الله), which means 'God'. The combination thus conveys the meaning of 'Servant of God'. The linguistic origin is Arabic, and the name is also common in Indonesian, Jordanian, Malay, Muslim, and Turkish linguistic areas.

How do you pronounce Abdullah?

The pronunciation of Abdullah is three syllables and powerful. It is usually pronounced as 'Ab-dul-lah' [abˈdʊla], with the name starting with a clear b-sound, giving it weight. The middle syllable flows rhythmically, and the open ending provides a gentle sound conclusion, despite the prominent consonants. Abdullah conveys a sense of tradition and impression - a name with strong presence and a deep sound effect.

Popularity

In Germany, Abdullah is a very sought-after first name and currently ranks 212th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 1999 when it reached 192nd place. In the last ten years, Abdullah has been given as a first name about 3,100 times, securing it 238th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 250th rank.

Nicknames & pet names

Abbes / Abbuh / Abby / Abdi / Abdu / Abdul / Abdulli / Abdüll / Abi / Abu / Abudi / Adu / Apo / Budi / Dulla / Dulli

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Famous people

• Abdullah Ad-Dusari (football player from Saudi Arabia)
• Abdullah Al Dosari (football player from Saudi Arabia)
• Abdullah Al Kaabi (Barbadian footballer)
• Abdullah Al Safi (Yemeni football player)
• Abdullah Al-Baradouni (Yemeni poet)
• Abdullah Al-Edan (Qatari football player)
• Abdullah Al-Fadli (Kuwaiti football player)
• Abdullah Al-Wuhaib (Saudi Arabian handball player)
• Abdullah Anas (scholar from Honduras)
• Abdullah Bin-Shehan (Saudi Arabian footballer)
• Abdullah Eryilmaz (writer)
• Abdullah Goran (poet)
• Abdullah Hussain (Malagasy writer)
• Abdullah II (King of Jordan)
• Abdullah Kadwani (Pakistani actor)
• Abdullah Karaca (German theater director)
• Abdullah Keseroglu (German footballer)
• Abdullah Mayoof (Kuwaiti football player)
• Abdullah Nahar (Kuwaiti football player)
• Abdullah Oguz (American film director)