Abdalla

Abdalla is a variant of the Arabic and Muslim name Abdallah (عبد الله), which means "servant of God." Since the father of the Prophet Mohammed bore the name Abdallah, this first name and its many variants, including Abdalla, are widely used in the Arabic and Muslim world.

What does the name Abdalla mean?

The name Abdalla is a form of the Arabic and Muslim name Abdallah (عبد الله) and means "servant of God." The father of the Prophet Mohammed was named Abdallah, which contributes to the widespread use of this name and its variants like Abdalla in the Arabic and Muslim community. The spelling Abdalla is especially used in North and East Africa and is also utilized as a surname. Other variants of the name include Abdalah, Abdella, Abdellah, Abdoulla, Abdoullah, Abdualla, Abdul, Abdula, Abdulah, Abdulla, Abdullah, Abedellah, Avdullah, and Ubeydullah.

Where does the name Abdalla come from?

The name Abdalla has its linguistic roots in the Arabic elements ʿabd (عبد), meaning "servant, slave," and Allah (الله), which stands for "God." Thus, the composition arises from ʿabd (عبد) = servant, slave (Arabic) and Allah (الله) = God (Arabic). The name is prevalent in various languages, including African, Arabic, Muslim, North African, and East African.

How do you pronounce Abdalla?

The pronunciation of Abdalla is clearly structured and consists of three syllables. With the emphasis on the middle syllable "Ab-dal-la" [abdˈalla], the name unfolds its strength. The double L connection in the last syllable provides a gentle and harmonious conclusion. Abdalla sounds dignified and composed - powerful in its center and harmonious in its ending.

Popularity

In Germany, Abdalla is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd in the list of the most popular male first names. The highest ranking the name achieved was in 2010, when it placed 1,532nd. In the last ten years, Abdalla has been given as a first name about 40 times, leading to a rank of 3,668 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,067th.

Nicknames & pet names

Abdi / Abu

Similar first names

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