Abdujabbor
Meaning
This name is of Arabic origin, meaning "Servant of the All-Powerful" or "Servant of the Compeller." It is a compound name formed from "Abd," meaning "servant" or "slave of," combined with "Al-Jabbar," which is one of the 99 names of God (Allah) in Islam. "Al-Jabbar" signifies "The Irresistible," "The Restorer," or "The All-Powerful One," denoting divine might and benevolence. Therefore, an individual bearing this name is often perceived as a person of profound faith, humility, and inner strength, embodying devotion to the supreme power and the ability to restore or compel.
Facts
This is a traditional Arabic theophoric name, deeply rooted in Islamic culture and theology. It is a compound name formed from "Abd," meaning "servant of" or "worshipper of," and "al-Jabbar," which is one of the 99 Names of God (Asma'ul Husna) in Islam. The prefix "Abd" expresses a core Islamic value of humility and devotion to the divine. The attribute "Al-Jabbar" is rich in meaning, most commonly understood as "The All-Compelling" or "The Omnipotent," referring to God's irresistible will and supreme power. It also carries the gentler, benevolent connotation of "The Restorer" or "The Mender of the Broken," signifying the one who repairs, restores order, and brings comfort to the weak and afflicted. The full name therefore translates to "Servant of the All-Compelling" or "Servant of the Restorer." The use of this name and its variants, such as Abdul Jabbar, is widespread across the Muslim world. The specific spelling with "-jabbor" is often characteristic of non-Arab regions where the name has been adapted to local phonetic and transliteration conventions, particularly in Central Asia (such as in Uzbekistan or Tajikistan) and parts of the Caucasus. Bestowing this name is considered a way to seek blessings and divine protection for a child. It reflects a parent's wish for their son to embody qualities of strength, resilience, and righteousness, while always remaining a humble servant of God, in keeping with the powerful yet restorative nature of the divine attribute it contains.
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Created: 9/28/2025 • Updated: 9/28/2025