Boy name
Abdul name meaning
“servant; a shortened form of Abdül- compounds”
Abdul means “servant” and is a shortened form of names beginning with Abdül-. Used for boys in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic ʿabd together with the following definite article. Names such as Abdülhak and Abdülgani show how this short form connects to a wider family of compound names.
What does Abdul mean?
Servant; a shortened form of Abdül- compounds
In Turkish: kul; Abdül- birleşiklerinin kısalmış biçimi
Abdul is understood as an independent use of the opening element of longer Abdül- names. Its final sound belongs to an Arabic construction that normally expects another word. A particular divine name therefore cannot be supplied from Abdul alone without knowing the full original compound.
Origin of the name Abdul
Based on Arabic ʿabd, 'servant,' followed by the definite article. Abdül- normally forms the first part of a longer name such as Abdülhak.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Abdul
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Abdul Lütfullah
Meaning of each name
- Abdul: servant; a shortened form of Abdül- compounds
- Lütfullah: God’s grace or kindness
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Şemseddin Abdul
Meaning of each name
- Şemseddin: sun of the faith
- Abdul: servant; a shortened form of Abdül- compounds
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Abdul Hüseyin
Meaning of each name
- Abdul: servant; a shortened form of Abdül- compounds
- Hüseyin: little beautiful one; lovely one
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Musab Abdul
Meaning of each name
- Musab: formidable; difficult to subdue
- Abdul: servant; a shortened form of Abdül- compounds
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Abdul Metin
Meaning of each name
- Abdul: servant; a shortened form of Abdül- compounds
- Metin: firm; durable; strong
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Sacit Abdul
Meaning of each name
- Sacit: one who prostrates in worship
- Abdul: servant; a shortened form of Abdül- compounds
How to pronounce Abdul
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /abdul/ |
| Arabic | عبد ال |
Is Abdul a boy’s name?
Yes, Abdul is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Abdul does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 7 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Abdül
Names that sound like Abdul
Names with related meanings
- Ramazan♂The ninth lunar month, observed through fasting
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Akif♂Steadfastly devoted
- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Aliyar♂Friend or companion of Ali
- Veli♂Guardian, friend
- İslam♂Submission to God
- Hamdi♂Connected with praise and thanksgiving
Famous people named Abdul
- Abdul Halim Tokmakçıoğlu · b. 1913
- Abdül Vahap Yurtsever · b. 1898
- Abdül Batur · b. 1957
- Abdül Samet Başar · b. 1999
- Abdul Fettah Büyük
- Abdul Kadir Dökmeci
- Abdul Samet Süner
FAQ about the name Abdul
What is the meaning of Abdul?
Abdul means “servant; a shortened form of Abdül- compounds”. Based on Arabic ʿabd, 'servant,' followed by the definite article. Abdül- normally forms the first part of a longer name such as Abdülhak.
Is Abdul a boy’s name?
Yes, Abdul is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Abdul in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Abdul nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Abdul?
Abdul is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Abdul have?
Abdul has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Abdul?
Abdul does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 7 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Abdul?
Other spellings: Abdül.
What names go well with Abdul?
Some ideas: Abdul Lütfullah; Şemseddin Abdul; Abdul Hüseyin.
Famous people named Abdul?
Notable people named Abdul include Abdul Halim Tokmakçıoğlu, Abdül Vahap Yurtsever, Abdül Batur.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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