In Arabic, a female
worshiper (amat-) of God, Allah (-ullah).
Similar to Abdullah which means a male
worshiper (abd-) of God, Allah (-ullah).
Both Amatullah and Abdullah could be used as given names and could also, however rarely, be used to
respectfully address unknown persons.
- Assalamu alaikum, I'm
looking for my friend Amatullah (Abdullah), have you seen her (him)?
-
Excuse me, amatullah (abdullah),
could you please tell me the way to the nearest bus-stop?
- A true amatullah (abdullah) will maintain a good heart.