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Many Islamic names follow this pattern, like Abdur-Rahman ("servant of the merciful").

This names roots are diverse, showing up in many languages. Arabic is a strong possibility, given its structure and common use in Arabic-speaking areas. But its also popular in many places with large Muslim populations, including areas where Urdu, Persian, Indonesian, Malay, and Swahili are spoken. This widespread use suggests a link between the name and these languages.

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Abduls name has a few different spellings, like Abdel, Abdoul, and Abduhl. These come from how the name sounds in different languages. Sometimes people use a shorter version, Abdi. It means "servant of God." People also use nicknames like Dul or Ab. These arent official changes, just how names change naturally.