Abdallah

The name Abdallah (Arabic عبد الله ʿAbd Allāh) is translated in German as 'Servant of God'. This name is historically significant as it belongs to the father of the Prophet Mohammed, ʿAbdallāh ibn ʿAbd al-Muttalib. Therefore, Abdallah is one of the most well-known and common first names in the Muslim cultural sphere.

What does the name Abdallah mean?

Abdallah (Arabic عبد الله ʿAbd Allāh) carries the meaning 'Servant of God'. The father of the Prophet Mohammed, ʿAbdallāh ibn ʿAbd al-Muttalib, bore this name, contributing to its widespread use as a Muslim first name. Besides the common spelling 'Abdallah', variants such as 'Abd Allah' and 'Abd-Allah' can also be found. In the Arab world, it is often seen as a family name. Other spellings include Abdalah, Abdalla, Abdella, Abdellah, Abdoulla, Abdoullah, Abdualla, Abdul, Abdula, Abdulah, Abdulla, Abdullah, Abedellah, Avdullah, and Ubeydullah. The female counterpart to Abdallah is Amatullah.

Where does the name Abdallah come from?

The name Abdallah (عبد الله) is composed of the Arabic terms ʿabd (عبد), meaning 'servant, slave', and Allah (الله), meaning 'God'. Arabic: ʿabd (عبد) = servant, slave; Allah (الله) = God. It is prevalent in both Arabic and Muslim cultures.

How do you pronounce Abdallah?

The sound and pronunciation of Abdallah: The name is perceived as three syllables and rich in consonants. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Ab-da-llah' [abdɑˈla], starting with a firm, closed onset. The double L connection in the second syllable adds additional acoustic density to the name. The dark A ending provides a certain depth, making Abdallah sound powerful and serious – clearly structured and acoustically present.

Popularity

In Germany, Abdallah is among the most sought-after first names, currently ranking 1,212th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2014 at 729th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given around 400 times as a first name, placing it 1,020th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,043rd.

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