No. 756 in Malay
abdul
"Abdul" is not a standalone Malay word; it is an Arabic-derived prefix meaning "servant of" used in Muslim names, often followed by one of God's names (e.g., Abdul Rahman).
In a sentence
Abdul ialah guru yang sangat berdedikasi.
Abdul is a very dedicated teacher.
As a proper noun, 'Abdul' is used as a personal name in this context, referring to an individual.
Ahmad sering bergurau memanggil sahabatnya sebagai Abdul.
Ahmad often jokes by calling his friend Abdul.
Here, 'Abdul' is used as a nickname or alternate referencing name among friends.
Dalam bahasa Arab, 'abdul' bermaksud 'hamba yang setia kepada Allah.'
In Arabic, 'abdul' means 'a servant who is devoted to God.'
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