Abdullah
/abduʝa/from spelling rules
The English phrase Abdullah is a Muslim given name used in Spanish as Abdullah. Wiktionary also lists Abdullá.
Meaning: Muslim given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| Abdullah | /abduʝa/ (from spelling rules) |
| Abdullá | /abduʝa/ (from spelling rules) |
Abdullah is a Muslim given name.
Which one should you use?
Abdullah and Abdullá are both forms of the name.
How do you pronounce it?
/abduʝa/
Did you know?
- Spanish has a distinct category of words called 'arabismos' which are loanwords from Arabic, though personal names like Abdullah are usually kept as distinct identifiers.
- While the name is of Arabic origin, its presence in Spanish-speaking regions is a historical legacy of the Al-Andalus period, when much of the Iberian Peninsula was under Muslim rule.
- The accent mark in Abdullá is a visual cue for the reader to avoid the natural Spanish tendency to stress the penultimate syllable.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría presentarte a mi amigo Abdullah.I would like to introduce you to my friend Abdullah.
- Abdullah es un excelente estudiante.Abdullah is an excellent student.
- Vivo en el mismo edificio que Abdullah.I live in the same building as Abdullah.
- Hoy voy al cine con Abdullah y algunos amigos más.Today I'm going to the movies with Abdullah and a few other friends.
- Mi primo se llama Abdullah.My cousin's name is Abdullah.
- ¿Conoces a Abdullah?Do you know Abdullah?
- Abdullah es un buen amigo.Abdullah is a good friend.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- ElenaJavier, ¿has visto a Abdullah hoy?Javier, have you seen Abdullah today?
- JavierNo, no he visto a Abdullah.No, I haven't seen Abdullah.
- ElenaEs un chico muy amable.He is a very kind guy.
- JavierSí, Abdullah es muy simpático.Yes, Abdullah is very nice.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “abdullah” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
