Origin and Meaning of Abd

Servant of

Origin: Arabic - Derived from the Arabic word 'عبد' (ʿAbd), meaning 'servant'. It is commonly used as a prefix in compound names that refer to being a servant of God.

• Abd is often part of longer names that include one of the 99 names of God in Islam, such as Abdallah (servant of God) or Abdur Rahman (servant of the Merciful).
• In Arabic culture, names that start with 'Abd' signify a deep connection to faith and are popular among Muslim families.
• Notable bearers of the name include figures in Islam and prominent historical figures like Abd al-Rahman I, the first Umayyad emir of Córdoba.
• The name Abd and its variations appear in many cultures influenced by Islam, including Abdi (Somali), Abdou (French-speaking African countries), and Abdullah.
• Related names include Abdullah, Abdurrahman, and Abdal, which also carry the meaning of being a servant related to God.