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Abla: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“full and well-formed”

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عبلہ

عَبْلَة

Abla (عبلہ, Arabic عَبْلَة) is a Muslim girl’s name that means “full and well-formed”. It comes from the Arabic root ع ب ل. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ع ب ل.

Abla at a glance

Meaning: full and well-formed
Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: ab-la
Syllables: 2
Letters: 4
First letter: A · ع

Meaning of Abla

In English: full and well-formed
اردو میں معنی: بھرے بدن والی

Origin and history of Abla

Lane gives ʿablah as a woman large and full in body, a classical ideal; famous as the beloved of the poet Antarah.

Rootع ب ل

How to say and write Abla

Say it: ab-la2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Abla
Urdu: عبلہ
Original script: عَبْلَة
Other spellings: Ablah
Known bearer: Abla, beloved of the pre-Islamic poet Antarah ibn Shaddad
Themes: Beauty

Sibling names for Abla

Muslim boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Abla.

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Questions about the name Abla

What does the name Abla mean?

Abla means “full and well-formed”. In Urdu: بھرے بدن والی. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Abla a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Abla is a girl’s name.

Is Abla a Muslim name?

Yes. Abla is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives ʿablah as a woman large and full in body, a classical ideal; famous as the beloved of the poet Antarah.

How do you pronounce Abla?

Say it “ab-la”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Abla in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Abla is written عبلہ. In its original script: عَبْلَة.

What are other spellings of Abla?

Abla is also spelled Ablah.

Who is a famous person named Abla?

Abla, beloved of the pre-Islamic poet Antarah ibn Shaddad

Is the meaning of Abla 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.