Abdullah

This is a very popular Muslim boys name and is fairly common in many countries around the world. It is for parents who hope that their son grows up to be pious and faithful to God.

Detailed Meaning

This name, popular with Muslim parents, means “God’s servant.” One of the most popular names in the Islamic world, it is believed to be the name of the father of the prophet Muhammad.

Famous People With This Name

There are many famous figures with this name (and its many variants) but specifically for his entry, we will highlight some interesting people with this name: Abdullah is the name of two kings of Jordan, a former Prime Minister of Malaysia and of course, the father of the Prophet Muhammad.

Possible Nicknames

Some possible nickname options include “Abby” (although that is a girl’s name) or perhaps “Dullah” or “Dully” even.

Related Names

There are many variants of this name, all of them spelt slightly differently but are essentially the same name: Abdul Aziz, Abd al-Aziz and Abdulaziz.

Stories Featuring This Name

Abdullah is a character in the popular children’s books, “The Adventures of Tintin.” He is the spoiled, mischievous young prince of the fictional Arabic state of Khemed, whose father is Mohammed Ben Kalish Ezab, the Emir.