Abdulwahab
Meaningservant of the Bestower · Arabic
Abdulwahab is an Arabic boy name meaning “servant of the Bestower”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Abdulwahab would score 21 points, thanks largely to the W (worth 4). A high-scoring name!
- GenerationAbdulwahab peaked in 2015, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Abdulwahab you'd meet today is about 10 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Abdulwahab would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 243,902 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAbdulwahab first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
US births per million boys, 1998–2025
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About the name Abdulwahab
Abdulwahab is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “servant of the Bestower”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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Questions about the name Abdulwahab
What does the name Abdulwahab mean?
Abdulwahab means “servant of the Bestower” and comes from Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Abdulwahab?
Abdulwahab is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Abdulwahab a boy or girl name?
Abdulwahab is a boy name. In 2025, 7 US boys were named Abdulwahab.
How popular is the name Abdulwahab?
Abdulwahab ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2015, when it reached #5,746.
What should I know before naming my baby Abdulwahab?
Abdulwahab is an Arabic boy name meaning “servant of the Bestower”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.