عبد الرحيم

Abdul-Raheem

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Abdul-Raheem is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Servant of the Most Merciful”.

MeaningServant of the Most Merciful
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Written asعبد الرحيم
Pronunciationab-dur-ra-HEEM
TraditionMuslim
Used inWorldwide

Meaning and origin of Abdul-Raheem

Mercy is the core of the root r-h-m. Al-Rahim is God as the One whose mercy reaches His servants in a special way, and it is the second of the two mercy names said in the Basmala. Abdul-Raheem, servant of the Most Merciful, is pronounced Abdur-Raheem in Arabic. Among its celebrated bearers was Abd al-Rahim Khan-i-Khanan, a poet and nobleman at the Mughal court.

Is Abdul-Raheem a Muslim name?

Every recitation of the Basmala names al-Rahim, which makes this one of the most classic Muslim names: 'In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful' (Quran 1:1).

How popular is Abdul-Raheem?

It is known throughout the Muslim world, taking the form Abdirahim in Somalia and Abderrahim in Morocco.

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Spellings and variants of Abdul-Raheem

Abdur RahimAbdul RahimAbderrahimAbdirahimAbdulrahim

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdul-Raheem mean?

Abdul-Raheem means 'Servant of the Most Merciful'. It is of Arabic origin.

Is Abdul-Raheem a Muslim name?

Every recitation of the Basmala names al-Rahim, which makes this one of the most classic Muslim names: 'In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful' (Quran 1:1).

How do you pronounce Abdul-Raheem?

Abdul-Raheem is pronounced ab-dur-ra-HEEM.

Is Abdul-Raheem a boy or girl name?

Abdul-Raheem is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.