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Abdul Wadud

'Abd al-Wadūd

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Meaning

Servant of the Loving

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic Attribute of Allah

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic عبد الودود
Urdu عبدالودود
Persian عبدالودود
Bengali আব্দুল ওয়াদুদ
Pashto عبدالودود
The name Abdul Wadud is a classic masculine title rooted in Arabic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Servant of the Loving', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Abdul Wadud is a compound of "abd" (servant) and "al-Wadud" (The Loving), one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, together meaning "servant of the Loving."

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Etymology

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

Islamic Significance

A theophoric compound, 'servant of al-Wadud (the Most Loving),' one of the names of Allah.

Quranic Connection

The Prophet Shuayb says of his Lord in Quran 11:90: 'Indeed, my Lord is Merciful and Loving.'

Cultural / Regional Usage

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