Abdullahov

Abdullahov is a masculine surname of Turkic and Russian-influenced origin. It is formed from the given name Abdullah, meaning "servant of God" in Arabic, combined with the Slavic-style suffix -ov to indicate a patronymic or familial connection, roughly “belonging to Abdullah” or “son of Abdullah.” The surname reflects the pattern of Russian- and Slavic-influenced naming in regions where Muslim communities intersect with Cyrillic traditions.

Geographically, Abdullahov is found in the Caucasus and Central Asia, and among communities in Russia and other parts of the former Soviet Union. It is especially common among Azerbaijani, Dagestani, and other North Caucasian populations, as well as in Central Asian contexts, where similar patronymic formations are widespread.

In gendered usage, the feminine form typically becomes Abdullahova in languages that mark gender in surnames.

There are multiple transliterations and related forms of the root name, including Abdullahyev and Abdullayev, reflecting local phonology and orthographic conventions.

Notable bearers of the surname appear across fields such as sports, politics, and academia, with concentrations in Azerbaijan, Russia, and neighboring regions. The name is also present among diaspora communities in Europe and North America.

See also: Abdullah (given name); Abdullayev (related surname).