Theophoric Muslim masculine name
Qudratullah
qud-rat-ullah (qud-ra-tʊl-lah)
Pronunciation: qud-rat-ullah (qud-ra-tʊl-lah)
قُدْرَةُ ٱللَّٰهِ
Boy Rare
Origin
Arabic; widely used in Urdu-speaking South Asia as a theophoric compound
Meaning
The power/ability of God — from Arabic qudrat (قدرة) ‘power, ability, might’ + Allah (الله). A theophoric masculine name signifying God’s power.
Thematic Cluster
Names Meaning Power of God
Islamic Status
Very rare; historically attested (used in South Asia; notable bearer Qudrat Ullah Shahab in 20th-century Pakistan)
Verification
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Religious Confidence
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Letters
11
Meaning Urdu
قدرت اللہ: 'قدرت' یعنی قوت/طاقت + 'اللہ' خدا — اللہ کی قدرت
Meaning Arabic
قُدْرَةُ ٱللَّٰهِ
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.
FAQs
Is Qudratullah a valid Islamic name?
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.
Are there historical bearers of Qudratullah?
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).
What is the linguistic root of Qudratullah?
The root is Arabic: qudrat (ق د ر) meaning power/ability, combined with Allah (الله).
How is Qudratullah typically pronounced in Urdu contexts?
In Urdu contexts it is commonly pronounced 'qud-rat-ullah' (qud-ra-tul-lah), with stress on the second syllable of qudrat.
Is Qudratullah common in Pakistan and Afghanistan?
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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