Abdelbaset

Abdelbaset is an Arabic name commonly found in Middle Eastern and North African countries. The name is composed of two parts: "Abd" which means servant or worshipper, and "al-Baset" which is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islam, meaning "the Extensive" or "the Vast." Together, the name translates to "Servant of the Vast" or "Worshipper of the Extensive." It is a traditional name with deep religious significance in Islamic culture.

Notable individuals with this name include Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, a Libyan intelligence officer who was convicted of the Lockerbie bombing but later had his conviction overturned on appeal. Despite the controversy surrounding this particular individual, the name itself remains widely used and respected in many Arabic-speaking communities.

The name Abdelbaset carries cultural and religious importance, reflecting the Islamic tradition of using names that attribute servitude to Allah. It is often given to male children as a way to express faith and devotion. The name's popularity spans across various countries with Muslim populations, including Egypt, Libya, Sudan, and other nations in the Arab world and beyond.