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Abdallah

/ab-DAL-lah/Luganda & Swahili & Wolof · a boy’s name

“Servant of Allah (God).”

In Luganda

How to say it
ab-DAL-lah
Given to
Boys
Used in
Uganda
How common
common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

AbdallahAbdalla

From the same family

01Anselm“God's helmet; divine protection.”Lugandamale→︎02Emmanuel“God is with us”Lugandamale→︎03Ezekieli“God strengthens him”Lugandamale→︎04Faith“Steadfast trust in God”Lugandafemale→︎05Gift“A precious gift from God”Lugandaany→︎06Godfrey“God's peace”Lugandamale→︎07Grace“God’s gracious favor and a life touched by blessing”Lugandafemale→︎08Hope“Confident expectation in God’s goodness”Lugandafemale→︎09Ismaeri“God hears and responds”Lugandamale→︎10Joachim“Established by God”Lugandamale→︎11Jozefu“God will add/increase.”Lugandamale→︎12Katende“One who praises or gives thanks to God”Lugandamale→︎

In Swahili

How to say it
ab-DAL-lah
Given to
Boys
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
common · also a surname

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

AbdallahAbdullahAbdalla

Nicknames & short forms

Abdalla

From the same family

01Abdalla“Arabic-derived: servant of God”Swahilimale→︎02Abdul“Arabic-derived: servant of God”Swahilimale→︎03Dua“Arabic-derived: prayer, with hopes entrusted to God”Swahilifemale→︎04Elibariki“Swahili Bantu name expressing the blessing, “May God bless””Swahilimale→︎05Eliza“A familiar form of Elizabeth, meaning God is my oath”Swahilifemale→︎06Esmail“Arabic-derived form of Ishmael, traditionally understood as God hears”Swahilimale→︎07Ibrahim“Arabic-derived; God is exalted”Swahilimale→︎08Imani“Arabic-derived; faith, trust, and confidence in God”Swahiliany→︎09Imran“Arabic-derived; strong in faith and devoted to God”Swahiliany→︎10Inaya“Arabic-derived; care, kindness, and protection from God”Swahilifemale→︎11Ismail“Arabic-derived; God hears and answers”Swahilimale→︎12Jibril“A strong and faithful servant of God”Swahilimale→︎

In Wolof

How to say it
ab-DAL-lah
Given to
Boys
Used in
Senegal, Gambia
How common
common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

AbdallahAbd Allah

From the same family

01Abdou“Servant of God”Wolofmale→︎02Abdoulaye“Servant of God”Wolofmale→︎03Amina“Faithful, trustworthy, and safe in God’s care”Woloffemale→︎04Djibril“Arabic Jibril: Gabriel; ultimately “God is my strength.””Wolofmale→︎05Ibrahima“Abraham, a model of faith and devotion to God”Wolofmale→︎06Islam“Submission or surrender to God; the name of the Islamic faith.”Wolofmale→︎07Ismaila“Ishmael, a prophet whose name expresses that God hears”Wolofmale→︎08Khadim“A devoted servant, especially a servant of God”Wolofmale→︎09Malick“King; a traditional Islamic name expressing honor and dignity before God”Wolofmale→︎10Mariama“Mary, a revered woman known for faith and devotion to God”Woloffemale→︎11Moussa“Moses, a prophet remembered for courage and faith in God”Wolofmale→︎12Rahim“Merciful and compassionate, reflecting one of God’s gracious qualities”Wolofmale→︎