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Abdul-Rauf

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Meaning

Slave of the Compassionate

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic Attribute of Allah

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic عبد الرؤوف
Urdu عبدالرؤف
Persian عبدالرئوف
Bengali আব্দুল রউফ
Indonesian Abdul Rauf
Pashto عبدالرؤف

Alternate Spellings

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

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

Abdul-Rauf is a compound of "abd" (servant) and "Ar-Ra'uf" (The Compassionate), one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, from the root r-'-f, meaning "to be compassionate."

Reference Profile

Etymology

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

Islamic Significance

A theophoric compound, servant of ar-Rauf (the Most Kind), one of the names of Allah.

Quranic Connection

The divine name ar-Rauf is met in Quran 9:128.

Cultural / Regional Usage

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