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Abd Al-Ala

'Abd al-'A'lā

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Meaning

Slave of the High

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic Attribute of Allah

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic عبد العلا
Urdu عبد العلا
Persian عبد العلا
Bengali আবদ আল-আলা
Pashto عبد العلا

Alternate Spellings

For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Abd Al-Ala offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Slave of the High', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Abd Al-Ala has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Abd Al-Ala is a compound of "abd" (servant) and "Al-A'la" (The Most High), one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, from the root '-l-w, meaning "to be high or elevated."

Reference Profile

Etymology

A compound of abd ('servant, slave') and al-Aali ('the Most High'), one of the 99 Names of Allah traditionally enumerated in Islamic tradition.

Islamic Significance

A theophoric compound, servant of al-Ala (the Most High), one of the names of Allah.

Quranic Connection

The divine name al-Ala is met in Quran 87:1.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, following the widespread naming convention pairing 'Abd' with one of the names of Allah.