Qudratullah
Qudratullah is a rare masculine Muslim name built from Arabic qudrat (power, ability) + Allah (God), signifying 'the power of God'. It is attested in Urdu-speaking South Asia and carried by historical modern figures (for example, the Pakistani writer and civil servant Qudrat Ullah Shahab). The name is theophoric, culturally appropriate in many Muslim communities, and chosen for its devotional undertone and classical Arabic root.
Islamic Details
Islamic Status: Very rare; historically attested (used in South Asia; notable bearer Qudrat Ullah Shahab in 20th-century Pakistan)
Variations / Spellings: Qudrat Ullah,Qudrat-ullah,Qudrat
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Qudratullah a valid Islamic name?
A: Yes. It follows the common theophoric pattern (attribute + Allah) used in Muslim naming practices and is considered valid; it does not appear as a proper name in the Quran but is culturally acceptable.
Q: Are there historical bearers of Qudratullah?
A: Yes. The form Qudrat Ullah is attested in modern South Asia; a notable historical bearer is the Pakistani writer and civil servant Qudrat Ullah Shahab (1917–1986).
Q: What is the linguistic root of Qudratullah?
A: The root is Arabic: qudrat (ق د ر) meaning power/ability, combined with Allah (الله).
Q: How is Qudratullah typically pronounced in Urdu contexts?
A: In Urdu contexts it is commonly pronounced 'qud-rat-ullah' (qud-ra-tul-lah), with stress on the second syllable of qudrat.
Q: Is Qudratullah common in Pakistan and Afghanistan?
A: It is known but uncommon; more frequent are shorter theophoric names, so Qudratullah is considered relatively rare but historically attested in the region.
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Spiritual and Linguistic Analysis
Qudratullah (قدرت اللہ / قُدْرَةُ ٱللَّٰهِ) is a theophoric male name combining qudrat (قدرة, ‘power, might, ability’) and Allah (الله). It is linguistically Arabic but has been adopted into Urdu and South Asian Muslim naming practices; it remains relatively rare compared with shorter theophoric forms. The name emphasizes divine power and is used by parents who prefer names that directly reference an attribute in relation to Allah. Historically and in modern times the name is attested — for example, Qudrat Ullah Shahab (1917–1986) is a documented Pakistani civil-servant and writer bearing a close orthographic form. As a non-Quranic personal name it is permissible and common within the pattern of Arabic compound names that include Allah. Related names and forms include Qudrat and Qudrat Ali, which share the qudrat element and similar devotional meaning.