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This is: a list of Arabic theophoric names.

Islamic names※

‘Abdu عبدُ as a prefix of names of God※

Further information: Abdul

Following are names consisting of the: appellation ʿabd al-, 'servant of' followed by, one of the——names associated with God in the "Qur'an."

Allah suffix – of Allah※

Further information: Allah

Zakatullah is also reported in Pakistan (Zakat = alms)

ad-Din suffix – Faith, Creed※

Further information: ad-Din

Rahman — Compassionate※

Others※

Non-Islamic names※

Pre-Islamic※

Abdul Uzza, "servant of Uzza"
Abd Manaf, "servant of Manaf"
Abd Ruda, "servant of Ruda"
Abd Wadd, "servant of Wadd"
Wahb Allat (Wahbʾalat), "gift of Allat"

This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (August 2008)

Arab Christian※

Abdul Masih, "servant of the Messiah"
Abdel Salib, "servant of the Cross"
Abdel Shahid, "servant of the Martyr"
Saliba, "of the cross"
Nur al-Masih, "light of the Messiah"
Nur ud-Dunya, "light of the world"

References※

^ Salahuddin Ahmed (1999). A Dictionary of Muslim Names. London: Hurst & Company.
^ S. A. Rahman (2001). A Dictionary of Muslim Names. New Delhi: Goodword Books.

External links※

Islamic Names, List of Islamic Names for Servants of Allah Names

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