Abdelrahman
Abdelrahman is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Servant of the Most Merciful”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Most Merciful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عبد الرحمن |
| Pronunciation | ab-del-rah-MAAN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Abdelrahman
Abdelrahman means 'servant of the Most Merciful', from ʿAbd al-Raḥmān. The Prophet ﷺ singled it out, together with ʿAbd Allāh, as the names dearest to God. Ibn ʿAwf, a Companion counted among the ten given glad tidings of Paradise, was called ʿAbd al-Raḥmān. The same name was carried by ʿAbd al-Raḥmān I, who founded the Umayyad emirate of Córdoba in Spain, and it remains a favourite choice in every Muslim community.
Is Abdelrahman a Muslim name?
Hadith praises this name as beloved to God, and the Quran says: 'Call upon Allah or call upon the Most Merciful (al-Raḥmān); whichever you call, to Him belong the best names' (Quran 17:110).
How popular is Abdelrahman?
It is used everywhere, and Abdelrahman is the usual Egyptian spelling.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdelrahman mean?
Abdelrahman means 'Servant of the Most Merciful'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Abdelrahman a Muslim name?
Hadith praises this name as beloved to God, and the Quran says: 'Call upon Allah or call upon the Most Merciful (al-Raḥmān); whichever you call, to Him belong the best names' (Quran 17:110).
How do you pronounce Abdelrahman?
Abdelrahman is pronounced ab-del-rah-MAAN.
Is Abdelrahman a boy or girl name?
Abdelrahman is usually a boy name.