عَبْد الْمُنْعِم
Boy Arabic origin ʿAbd al-Munʿim
Name of Allah“Servant of the Benefactor”
The Prophet ﷺ said: “The most beloved of your names to Allah are ʿAbd Allah and ʿAbd al-Rahman” (Muslim 2132), and scholars add to them all names formed on a name of Allah. Al-Munʿim is not in al-Tirmidhi’s list; some scholars count it among the names of Allah, others among His attributes. The Quran uses the verb: “the path of those You have blessed” (1:7).
ʿAbd al-Munʿim joins ʿabd with al-Munʿim, from the root n-ʿ-m of blessings (niʿma): the One who showers His creatures with favours. Very common in Morocco and Egypt (Abdel Moneim).
This name is built on a name of Allah found in the Quran; its verses are on the page of that name.
All the words of the root ن ع م in the Quran (140 occurrences)
"Indeed, the dearest of your names to Allah is ‘Abdullah and ‘Abdur-Rahmān."
إِنَّ أَحَبَّ أَسْمَائِكُمْ إِلَى اللَّهِ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ وَعَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ "
No text or scholarly opinion concerns the name Abdul Munim in particular: the general rules of Islam apply.
Read the rules for choosing a name
This page is an aid to reflection, not a fatwa. For a personal case, ask a person of knowledge.
