Breakdown of the name:
1. Abul-Qasim:
- Abu: Father of
- Qasim: One who divides or distributes
This part of the name means "Father of Qasim," indicating that the person is the father of someone named Qasim.
2. Muhammad:
- The name Muhammad has several possible meanings, including:
- Praised, commended
- Worthy of praise
This is the Prophet's personal name, commonly translated as "Muhammad."
3. Ibn Abdullah:
- Ibn: Son of
- Abdullah: Servant of Allah
This part of the name means "Son of Abdullah," indicating that the person is the son of a man named Abdullah.
4. Al-Muttalib:
- This is the name of the Prophet's grandfather from his father's side.
5. Al-Hashim:
- This is the name of the Prophet's great-grandfather and the ancestor of the Banu Hashim clan which the Prophet belonged to.