How to Say “Abdullah” in Arabic

عبد الله
‘Abd Allāh
Abdullah is a Muslim given name in Arabic, written as عبد الله (‘Abd Allāh).
Meaning: Muslim given name (name)

What does it mean word for word?

The name is a compound consisting of abd (servant) and Allah (God), meaning "servant of God".

How do you pronounce it?

‘Abd Allāh

Did you know?

  • In Arabic culture, names starting with عبد are often part of a larger category of 'servant' names, where الله can be replaced by other names of God.
  • The name عبد الله has direct cognates in other ancient languages, such as the Hebrew 'Obadiah' and Classical Syriac ܥܒܕܠܗܐ.

Examples in context

  • الإسم المسلم لسامي هو عبد الله.
    Sami's Muslim name is Abdullah.
    This sentence is useful for showing how to state that عبد الله is a person's Muslim name.
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  • هل عبد الله في البيت؟
    hal 'abdullah fi al-bayt?
    Is Abdullah at home?

Example conversation

Yusuf is asking Sarah about a mutual friend.

  1. يوسف Youssef

    هل رأيتِ عبد الله اليوم؟
    Hal ra'ayti Abdullah al-yawm?
    Did you see Abdullah today?
  2. سارة Sara

    لا، لم أره منذ الصباح.
    La, lam arahu mundhu al-sabah.
    No, I haven't seen him since morning.
  3. يوسف Youssef

    أريد التحدث مع عبد الله الآن.
    Urid al-tahadduth ma' Abdullah al-an.
    I want to speak with Abdullah now.
  4. سارة Sara

    يمكنك الاتصال به على هاتفه.
    Yumkinuka al-ittisal bihi 'ala hatifih.
    You can call him on his phone.

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