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Abdul Awwal

'Abd al-Awwal

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Meaning

Slave of the First

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic Attribute of Allah

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic عبد الأول
Urdu عبد الاول
Persian عبدالاول
Turkish Abdülevvel
Bengali আব্দুল আউয়াল
Pashto عبدالاول

Alternate Spellings

The name Abdul Awwal is a classic masculine title rooted in Arabic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Slave of the First', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Abdul Awwal is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Abdul Awwal is a compound of "abd" (servant) and "Al-Awwal" (The First), one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, from the root '-w-l, meaning "to be first."

Reference Profile

Etymology

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

Islamic Significance

A theophoric compound, servant of al-Awwal (the First), one of the names of Allah.

Quranic Connection

The divine name al-Awwal is met in Quran 57:3.

Cultural / Regional Usage

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