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Abdul-Wahab

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Meaning

Slave of the Bestower

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic Attribute of Allah

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic عبد الوهاب
Urdu عبدالوہاب
Persian عبدالوهاب
Bengali আব্দুল ওহাব
Indonesian Abdul Wahab
Pashto عبدالوهاب

Alternate Spellings

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

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

Abdul-Wahab is a compound of "abd" (servant) and "Al-Wahhab" (The Bestower), one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, from the root w-h-b, meaning "to give."

Reference Profile

Etymology

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

Islamic Significance

A theophoric compound, servant of al-Wahhab (the Bestower), one of the names of Allah.

Quranic Connection

The divine name al-Wahhab is met in Quran 3:8.

Cultural / Regional Usage

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