Abdulla means “servant of God”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir and also used in Uyghur, Kyrgyz, Azerbaijani and Turkmen.
- Abdulla is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Azerbaijani, Turkmen, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Abdulla mean?
Abdulla (Абдулла, Габдулла) is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Bashkir and Tatar. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic عَبْدُ ٱلله. The meaning has not yet been confirmed from the source word's own entry, so it is held for review.[2,3]
Abdulla in Uyghur, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Azerbaijani, Turkmen, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Abdulla mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئابدۇللا and Abdulla (ULY). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “servant of God” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Abdulla mean in Kyrgyz?
In Kyrgyz the name is written Абдулла and Abdulla (common romanization). No separate Kyrgyz gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “servant of God” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Abdulla mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Abdulla and Абдулла (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “servant of God” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Abdulla mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Abdulla. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “servant of God” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Abdulla mean in Turkmen?
In Turkmen the name is written Abdulla. No separate Turkmen gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “servant of God” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Abdulla mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Габдулла, Ğabdulla (Wiktionary romanization) and Абдулла. Here it is glossed as “servant of God”[3]. It is recorded as a boy's name.[3]
What does Abdulla mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Абдулла, Abdulla (Wiktionary romanization) and Ғәбдулла. No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “servant of God” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[2]
Where does the name Abdulla come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic عَبْدُ ٱللّٰه (‘servant of God’).[3]✓ Documented
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic عَبْدُ ٱلله.[2]✓ Documented
Arabic, compound. From abd 'servant' + Allah 'God'.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Abdulla?
Abdulla is used as a given name in Uyghur, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Azerbaijani, Turkmen, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Abdulla across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئابدۇللاArabic script | Boy | same as above: “servant of God” | Editorial |
| Kyrgyz | АбдуллаCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “servant of God” | Editorial |
| Uzbek | AbdullaLatin | Boy | same as above: “servant of God” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | AbdullaLatin | Boy | same as above: “servant of God” | Editorial |
| Turkmen | AbdullaLatin | Boy | same as above: “servant of God” | Editorial |
| Tatar | ГабдуллаCyrillic АбдуллаCyrillic, variant | Boy | “servant of God” | Documented[3] |
| Bashkir | АбдуллаCyrillic ҒәбдуллаCyrillic, variant | Boy | same as above: “servant of God” | Documented[2] |
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 Abdulla
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Абдулла[2] | Bashkir | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| ئابدۇللا | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Abdulla | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY) |
| Абдулла | Kyrgyz | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Abdulla | Kyrgyz | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Abdulla | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Абдулла | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
| Abdulla | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| Abdulla | Turkmen | Latin | Native spelling |
| Габдулла[3] | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Ğabdulla[3] | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (Wiktionary romanization) |
| Абдулла[3] | Tatar | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Abdulla[2] | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (Wiktionary romanization) |
| Ғәбдулла[2] | Bashkir | Cyrillic | Variant |
Sibling names for Abdulla
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Abdulla rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SehranGirl“wakeful, alert, vigilant; protector, guardian”same language (uyghur)
- MollinurGirl“the name Mewla with the epithet Nur”same language (uyghur)
- SeyyidBoy“master, lord, sir, teacher, prophet”same language (uyghur)
- JurigülGirl“rose”same language (uyghur)
- MewaxanGirl“protected, guarded; home, dwelling”same language (uyghur)
- PolatBoy“steel”same language (uyghur, kyrgyz, uzbek, turkmen, tatar, bashkir)
- MuqabilBoy“one who meets”same language (uyghur)
- MéhrinsaGirl“affectionate, kind woman”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Abdulla
What does the name Abdulla mean?
Abdulla means “servant of God”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir and also used in Uyghur, Kyrgyz, Azerbaijani and Turkmen.
Is Abdulla a girl's or a boy's name?
Abdulla is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Kyrgyz: boys; Uzbek: boys; Azerbaijani: boys; Turkmen: boys; Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Abdulla come from?
Abdulla is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Abdulla?
Abdulla is recorded for Uyghur, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Azerbaijani, Turkmen, Tatar and Bashkir. 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 is Abdulla spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Абдулла (Cyrillic), ئابدۇللا (Arabic script), Abdulla (Latin), Габдулла (Cyrillic), Ғәбдулла (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Abdulla have?
Abdulla has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wikipedia contributors. Abdulla (uz.wikipedia.org). Wikimedia Foundation, revision 5404629. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: meaning agrees with Abdulla: servant of God; listed as a uzbek given name in Abdulla
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Абдулла”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92958393. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Bashkir section; listed as a male given name in the Bashkir section; etymology states: From Arabic عَبْدُ ٱلله (ʕabdu llāh); headword of the Bashkir given-name entry (+2 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Габдулла”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 70857174. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Tatar section; etymology states: From Arabic عَبْدُ ٱللّٰه (ʕabdu llāh, “servant of God”); listed as a male given name in the Tatar section; headword of the Tatar given-name entry (+2 more)
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