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Aadil

'Ādil

/AH-dil/

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Meaning

Just, upright, honest

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic Attribute of Allah

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic عادل
Urdu عادل
Persian عادل
Bengali আদিল
Pashto عادل
The name Aadil is a classic masculine title rooted in Arabic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Just, upright, honest', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as 'Ādil, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Aadil, like the alternate spelling Adil, comes from the Arabic root '-d-l, the root behind Al-Adl (The Just), one of the ninety-nine names of Allah.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ع-د-ل (ʿ-d-l, 'to be just'). Aadil means 'just, upright' - the same root gives 'adl,' justice, a central Islamic ethical value.

Islamic Significance

Adl, justice, is a central Quranic virtue, and al-Adl is traditionally counted among the names of Allah.

Quranic Connection

Quran 16:90: 'Indeed, Allah commands justice, excellence, and giving to relatives.'

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.