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Abdul Sattar

'Abd as-Sattār

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Meaning

Servant of the Veiler

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic عبد الستار
Urdu عبدالستار
Persian عبدالستار
Turkish Abdul Settar
Bengali আব্দুল সাত্তার
Pashto عبدالستار
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Abdul Sattar is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Servant of the Veiler', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Abdul Sattar is a compound of "abd" (servant) and "As-Sattar" (The Veiler of Sins), one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, from the root s-t-r, meaning "to cover or veil."

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Etymology

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

Islamic Significance

A theophoric compound, 'servant of as-Sattar (the Concealer of faults).' The epithet is well established in devotional usage and hadith vocabulary, though the form itself does not appear in the Quran.

Cultural / Regional Usage

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