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Abdul Jabaar

'Abd al-Jabbār

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Meaning

Servant of the Mighty

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic Attribute of Allah

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic عبد الجبار
Urdu عبدالجبار
Persian عبدالجبار
Bengali আব্দুল জাবার
Pashto عبدالجبار
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Abdul Jabaar is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Servant of the Mighty', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Abdul Jabaar is a compound of "abd" (servant) and "Al-Jabbar" (The Compeller), one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, from the root j-b-r, meaning "to compel or mend."

Reference Profile

Etymology

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

Islamic Significance

A theophoric compound, 'servant of al-Jabbar (the Compeller),' one of the names of Allah.

Quranic Connection

The divine name al-Jabbar appears in Quran 59:23.

Cultural / Regional Usage

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