Abdelouhad
عبد الواحـد
/ ab-del-oo-HAD /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇲🇦 Morocco
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Devout
Meaning & Etymology
Servant of the Unique
Servant of the Unique
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic elements ‘abd (servant) and al-Ahad (the Unique), referring to Allah.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > Central Semitic > Arabic
Cultural context
In Moroccan culture, names starting with ‘Abd’ are common and reflect the strong Islamic influence, emphasizing submission to God.
Symbolism
The name symbolizes devotion and submission to Allah, embodying the Islamic principle of Tawhid (the oneness of God).
Naming ceremony
In Moroccan Islamic tradition, the name is typically given during the Aqiqah ceremony, which involves sacrificing an animal and shaving the baby’s head.
Related names
Similar Names
benefactor, charitable
beautiful or pretty
Servant of the guide
devoted, pious