Cabdullahi
عبد الله
/ ab-dool-LAH-hee /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇸🇴 Somalia
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Pious
Meaning & Etymology
servant of Allah
servant of Allah
Etymology
Derived from Arabic ‘Abdullah’ (عبد الله), composed of ‘abd (servant) and Allah (God).
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Cushitic > East Cushitic > Somali
Cultural context
In Somali culture, the name reflects the strong Islamic influence and the importance of piety and submission to Allah.
Symbolism
The name symbolises devotion and submission to God, reflecting the Islamic values held by the Somali people.
Religious reference
Quranic reference to Allah