All about the name ABDALLAH

Meaning, origin, history.

Abdallah is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic word 'abd', meaning 'servant', and Allah, referring to God. It signifies 'slave of God' or 'devoted to God'. This name holds significant religious and cultural importance in many communities, particularly among Muslims. Abdallah is often used interchangeably with Abdullah, with both spellings being quite common. It has been popular throughout history, with notable figures such as Abdallah ibn Abd al-Malik, a caliph of the Umayyad Caliphate, and Abdallah ibn Muslim ibn Qutayba, a renowned scholar and litterateur of the Islamic Golden Age.

See also

Islam
Arab

Popularity of the name ABDALLAH since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"Name popularity spikes around the mid-1990s and peaks again from 2016 onwards."

Name variation ABDALLAH.