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Abid

'Abid

/AH-bid/

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Meaning

Worshipper, adorer

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic عابد
Urdu عابد
Persian ابید
Bengali আবিদ
Pashto عابد
The name Abid is a classic masculine title rooted in Arabic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Worshipper, adorer', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Abid has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Abid comes from the Arabic root '-b-d, meaning "to worship." It is translated as "worshipper" or "adorer."

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root ع-ب-د (ʿ-b-d, 'to worship'). Abid means 'worshipper, adorer.'

Islamic Significance

An abid is a worshipper, from ibadah, the service of God that the Quran names as the purpose of creation.

Quranic Connection

Quran 51:56: I did not create jinn and mankind except to worship Me.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.