Abdellah

Meaning of Abdellah

Abdellah is a male name that originates from Arabic. It is pronounced as ab-DEL-lah (/æbˈdɛlə/) in Arabic. This name is closely related to the name Abdullah, which is a more commonly used variation. Abdellah carries a deep meaning in Arabic, as it translates to "servant of Allah" or "slave of Allah". In Islamic culture, being a servant of Allah is considered a great honor and devotion. The popularity of the name Abdellah has been fairly consistent in the United States over the years, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 7 per year. Its ranking has varied between 9593 and 10556, indicating that it is not widely used but still cherished by those who choose it for their sons.

Pronunciation

Arabic

  • Pronunced as ab-DEL-lah (/æbˈdɛlə/)

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Similar Names to Abdellah

Notable People Named Abdellah

Abdellah Taïa - Abdellah Taia is a Moroccan writer and filmmaker known for his autobiographical novels written in French.
Abdellah Hammoudi is a Moroccan anthropologist, ethnographer, and emeritus professor at Princeton University.
Abdellah Chebira is an Algerian footballer who plays left-back for USM Annaba.
Abdellah Mecheri is an Algerian football manager who has led several clubs in Algeria's top league.
Abdellah Liegeon - Abdellah Medjadi-Liegeon was an Algerian footballer who won two major titles with Monaco and represented Algeria at the 1986 World Cup.
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