Abdullahi
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Devout
Meaning & Etymology
Servant of God
Servant of God
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic name Abdullah (عبد الله), composed of ‘abd’ (servant) and ‘Allah’ (God).
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Chadic > West Chadic > Hausa-Gwandara
Cultural context
In Hausa culture, the name Abdullahi is a common given name for boys, reflecting the influence of Islam and the importance of religious devotion.
Symbolism
The name Abdullahi symbolises religious devotion and submission to the will of God, reflecting the Islamic values of the Hausa people.
Naming ceremony
The Hausa naming ceremony, known as ‘Swaddling’, typically takes place on the seventh day after birth, where the child is officially named and prayers are offered.
Religious reference
Abdullah (عبد الله) – 'Servant of God' in Arabic
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