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Abdul Rab: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“servant of the Lord”

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عبدالرب

عَبْدُ الرَّبّ

What Abdul Rab means

Abdul Rab (عبدالرب, Arabic عَبْدُ الرَّبّ) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “servant of the Lord”. It comes from the Arabic root ر ب ب. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ع ب د; Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ر ب ب.

Abdul Rab at a glance

Meaning
servant of the Lord
Gender
Boy
Origin
Arabic
Faith
Muslim
Say it
ab-dur-rab
Syllables
3
Letters
8
First letter
A · ع

Meaning of Abdul Rab

In English
servant of the Lord
اردو میں معنی
رب کا بندہ

Origin and history of Abdul Rab

ʿAbd, servant, with al-Rabb, the Lord.

Rootر ب ب

How to say and write Abdul Rab

Say it
ab-dur-rab3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English
Abdul Rab
Urdu
عبدالرب
Original script
عَبْدُ الرَّبّ
Other spellings
Abdur Rab · Abdur Rabb
Known bearer
Abdul Rab Nishtar, a founder of Pakistan
Themes
Faith

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Questions about the name Abdul Rab

What does the name Abdul Rab mean?

Abdul Rab means “servant of the Lord”. In Urdu: رب کا بندہ. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93); Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Abdul Rab a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Abdul Rab is a boy’s name.

Is Abdul Rab a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul Rab is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. ʿAbd, servant, with al-Rabb, the Lord.

How do you pronounce Abdul Rab?

Say it “ab-dur-rab”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Abdul Rab in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Abdul Rab is written عبدالرب. In its original script: عَبْدُ الرَّبّ.

What are other spellings of Abdul Rab?

Abdul Rab is also spelled Abdur Rab, Abdur Rabb.

Who is a famous person named Abdul Rab?

Abdul Rab Nishtar, a founder of Pakistan

Is the meaning of Abdul Rab verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.