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Abdul Ghafur

'Abd al-Ghafūr

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Meaning

Servant of the All-Forgiving

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic Attribute of Allah

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic عبد الغفور
Urdu عبدالغفور
Persian عبدالغفور
Turkish Abdul Gafur
Bengali আব্দুল গফুর
Pashto عبدالغفور
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Abdul Ghafur is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Servant of the All-Forgiving', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Reference Profile

Etymology

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

Islamic Significance

A theophoric compound, 'servant of al-Ghafur (the All-Forgiving),' one of the names of Allah.

Quranic Connection

The divine name al-Ghafur appears in Quran 39:53.

Cultural / Regional Usage

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