Abdi
Abdi is a Muslim boy name of Somali form of Arabic ʿAbd origin, meaning “Servant (of God)”.
| Meaning | Servant (of God) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Somali form of Arabic ʿAbd |
| Written as | عبدي |
| Pronunciation | AB-dee |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Somalia, East Africa |
Meaning and origin of Abdi
Abdi is a Somali name made from the Arabic ʿabd, meaning servant, from the root ʿ-b-d. It is generally understood as a shortened form of longer names such as ʿAbd Allāh or ʿAbd al-Raḥmān. Because Somali naming places the father's name after the child's, Abdi turns up constantly in both positions, and Oromo Muslims in Ethiopia also use the name. It is often written Cabdi in Somali.
Is Abdi a Muslim name?
Abdi is an Arabic-derived Muslim name and a very familiar one among Somali and Oromo Muslims.
How popular is Abdi?
It is extremely common in Somalia, Djibouti, Kenya and Ethiopia, and is written Cabdi in Somali spelling.
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Spellings and variants of Abdi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdi mean?
Abdi means 'Servant (of God)'. It is of Somali form of Arabic ʿAbd origin.
Is Abdi a Muslim name?
Abdi is an Arabic-derived Muslim name and a very familiar one among Somali and Oromo Muslims.
How do you pronounce Abdi?
Abdi is pronounced AB-dee.
Is Abdi a boy or girl name?
Abdi is usually a boy name.