Abdal means “dervish; a Turkic tribal name”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Abdal is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Abdal mean?
Literal meaning
Abdal is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “dervish; a Turkic tribal name”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Abdal in Turkish
What does Abdal mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Abdal. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “dervish; a Turkic tribal name” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Abdal come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Abdal a Turkish name?
Yes. Abdal is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Abdal across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | AbdalLatin | Boy | same as above: “dervish; a Turkic tribal name” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Abdal
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdal | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Abdal
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Abdal rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MehmetBoy“praised; form of Muhammad”same language (turkish)
- UşakUnisex“small; child; young man; servant”same language (turkish)
- TufanBoy“storm, flood”same language (turkish)
- IlıcakBoy“hot spring; lukewarm; freshly cultured milk for yoghurt”same language (turkish)
- ErülgenBoy“hero of Ülgen”same language (turkish)
- IşıtanUnisex“illuminating, light-giving”same language (turkish)
- HafideGirl“granddaughter”same language (turkish)
- KayhanBoy“world, universe”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Abdal
What does the name Abdal mean?
Abdal means “dervish; a Turkic tribal name”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Abdal a girl's or a boy's name?
Abdal is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Abdal come from?
Abdal is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Abdal?
Abdal is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Abdal have?
Abdal has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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