Abdirahman
Abdirahman is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Somali form origin, meaning “Servant of the Most Merciful”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Most Merciful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Somali form |
| Written as | عبد الرحمن |
| Pronunciation | ab-di-rah-MAAN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Somalia, East Africa |
Meaning and origin of Abdirahman
Abdirahman is the Somali way of writing ʿAbd al-Raḥmān, 'servant of the Most Merciful', with an -i- joining its two halves. It ranks among the names Somalis use most often. Its prestige rests on the hadith in which the Prophet ﷺ described this name and ʿAbd Allāh as the ones God loves most. Many boys called Abdirahman are known simply as Abdi.
Is Abdirahman a Muslim name?
This Somali form of ʿAbd al-Raḥmān carries a name found in the basmala that opens nearly every surah and given to Surah 55, al-Raḥmān.
How popular is Abdirahman?
It is very common in Somalia, Djibouti, Kenya and Ethiopia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdirahman mean?
Abdirahman means 'Servant of the Most Merciful'. It is of Arabic, Somali form origin.
Is Abdirahman a Muslim name?
This Somali form of ʿAbd al-Raḥmān carries a name found in the basmala that opens nearly every surah and given to Surah 55, al-Raḥmān.
How do you pronounce Abdirahman?
Abdirahman is pronounced ab-di-rah-MAAN.
Is Abdirahman a boy or girl name?
Abdirahman is usually a boy name.