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abdul

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //æbˈduɫ// ab·dul

n. a common male name in many Muslim cultures. It is often part of a longer name and means 'servant of'.

n. a masculine given name of Arabic origin, frequently appearing as a component of compound names. It functions as a proper name and is typically followed by one of the names of God in Islam.


SIMPLE

Abdul is my new neighbor from Egypt.

CONTEXTUAL

Abdul introduced himself to the class and explained that his name means 'servant of the servant'.

COMPLEX

While commonly used as a standalone name in Western contexts, Abdul traditionally serves as a prefix in Arabic-speaking cultures, requiring a following attribute to complete its theological meaning.

Origin

From Arabic عَبْد (ʕabd, “servant [of]”) + ال (al-, “the”).

Usage

Used as a proper noun; when part of a compound name like 'Abdul Aziz', it is often hyphenated or written as two words.

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