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Abdul-Salam

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Meaning

Slave of Peace

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic Attribute of Allah

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic عبد السلام
Urdu عبدالسلام
Persian عبدالسلام
Bengali আব্দুল সালাম
Indonesian Abdul Salam
Pashto عبدالسلام

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Abdul-Salam is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Slave of Peace', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Abdul-Salam, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Abdul-Salam is a compound of "abd" (servant) and "As-Salam" (The Source of Peace), one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, from the root s-l-m, meaning "to be at peace."

Reference Profile

Etymology

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

Islamic Significance

A theophoric compound, servant of as-Salam (the Source of Peace), one of the names of Allah.

Quranic Connection

The divine name as-Salam is met 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.