Abdulla

Abdulla is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It is a variant transliteration of Abdullah, formed from Abd ("servant") and Allah ("God"), meaning "servant of God." The form Abdulla is common in several languages and regions, particularly in Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Indian subcontinent, and among Muslim diaspora communities. It is widely used as a given name; in some contexts it can also function as a surname.

The name has numerous variants in different languages and scripts, including Abdullah, Abdallah, and Abdulillah, with spelling reflecting local phonology. In compound names, Abd-Allah elements appear alongside other attributes, such as Abdul-Aziz or Abdul Rahman.

Because of its theological meaning, Abdulla is a frequent choice in Muslim-majority countries and among communities worldwide. Spelling and pronunciation adapt to local conventions; for example, Abdulla may be written with double 'l' in some languages, while others render it with single 'l' or with 'll' as in Abdallah.

Notable bearers span various countries, including those in the Middle East, South Asia, and Central Asia, reflecting the name's wide geographic use. In modern contexts, Abdulla appears in literature, media, and public life as a given name and, less commonly, as a surname.