The nameAbdellah

Abdellah is a form of Abdallah, a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "servant of God". It has been given in France since the 1950s.

Meaning

Abdellah comes from the Arabic 'abd, "servant", and Allah, "God".

Origin

Arabic, the North African pronunciation of Abdallah. It was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's father.

History

Abdellah has been given steadily in France since the 1980s.

Popularity of the name Abdellah

Abdellah in France

1382ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2011peak year (85 births)
2,925babies named Abdellah in France since 1900
04385 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Abdellah was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 690 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Abdellah. Its rise began around 1957, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Abdellah in France were born before 1999. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 34 births a year on average, against 57 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdellah mean?

Abdellah comes from the Arabic 'abd, "servant", and Allah, "God".

What is the origin of the name Abdellah?

Arabic, the North African pronunciation of Abdallah. It was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's father.

Is Abdellah a girl's or a boy's name?

Abdellah is a boy's name.