English

Alternative forms

• Abdulah
• Abdalah, Abdallah
• Abd Allah, Abd' Ulah
• Abdu'llah

Proper noun

Abdullah

1. A male given name. It is a common Islamic name that is favored because it indicates servitude and humility before God. According to a hadith, "The most beloved of your names to Allah, the Mighty and Magnificent, are ‘Abdullah’ and ‘Abdur-Rahman’ (servant of the Most Merciful)". The name was also a favorite of the prophet Muhammad.

Usage notes

Not the same name as Abdul.

Translations

See also

• Abdul, Abdel, Hurairah

Turkish

Proper noun

Abdullah

1. A male given name