Abdelbasit
عبد الباسط
/ ab-del-BA-sit /
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- 🇸🇩 Sudan
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Devotion
Meaning & Etymology
Servant of the Extender
Servant of the Extender
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic elements ‘abd (servant) and al-Basit (the Extender), referring to one of the 99 names of Allah in Islam.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > West Semitic > Central Semitic > Arabic
Cultural context
In Sudan, the name Abdelbasit is commonly given to boys as a way of expressing devotion to Allah and seeking blessings for the child.
Symbolism
The name symbolises humility and submission before Allah, as well as the recognition of divine generosity and abundance.
Related names
Similar Names
Servant of the Most Merciful
One who is strong and courageous
crown
Home or land