Abdullah

Abdullah Meaning & Origin

About Abdullah
The surname Abdullah is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "Abd Allah," meaning "servant of Allah" or "slave of Allah." It is a common surname among Muslims, particularly those of Arab descent, and is often used as a given name as well. The name Abdullah signifies a strong connection to the Islamic faith and reflects the individual's devotion and submission to Allah.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Abdullah is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Abdullah: 8,314
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,272
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.82

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Abdullah based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Abdullah is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APTL
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A13040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE2 B D AH1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˌæbˈdələ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A134

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Abdullah in Braille

Here's how to represent Abdullah in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Abdullah in braille

How to sign the name Abdullah using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Abdullah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Abdullah in sign language

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