Origin and Meaning of Abdalah

Servant of Allah

Origin: Arabic - Derived from the root 'ʿ-b-d' in Arabic, meaning 'to serve' or 'to worship'. The prefix 'Abd' means 'servant' followed by 'Allah', which means 'God'.

• Abdalah is a name often given among Muslim communities, signifying devotion and servitude to God.
• Variations of the name include Abdullah, which is more widely used, as well as different spellings like Abdallah.
• Notable historical figures with the name include Abd Allah ibn Abbas, a cousin of the Prophet Muhammad and a respected Islamic scholar.
• The name Abdalah has fluctuated in popularity, with Abdullah often being the preferred variant in many regions, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.
• Related names can include several Arabic names that start with 'Abd', typically signifying servitude to different attributes of God, such as Abdul Rahman (servant of the Merciful) or Abdul Aziz (servant of the Almighty).