Abdel

Hebrew

"servant of God"

Abdel Origin and Meaning

The name Abdel is a boy's name.

Abdel is a masculine name of Arabic origin, commonly used throughout the Middle East and North Africa. It's actually a shortened form of compound names beginning with 'Abd el-' or 'Abdul-' meaning 'servant of the,' typically followed by one of the 99 attributes of Allah in Islamic tradition. For example, Abdullah means 'servant of Allah.' Abdel works both as a standalone name and as a prefix in longer names like Abdel-Rahman or Abdel-Karim. The name carries connotations of devotion, humility, and spiritual connection in Muslim communities. While maintaining strong cultural and religious roots, Abdel has gained some recognition in Western countries through immigration and cultural exchange, appreciated for its dignified sound and meaningful heritage.

Famous People Named Abdel

• Abdel Fattah Saeed Hussein Khalil el Sisi, 6th President of Egypt
• (Mohamed) Abdel Hakim Amer Egyptian general and political leader
• Abdel Halim Ali Egyptian footballer
• Abdel Aziz Bouckar (Moussa) Chadian,Angolan basketball player