Abdelrahim
Abdelrahim is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Most Merciful”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Most Merciful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الرحيم |
| Pronunciation | ab-del-ra-HEEM |
| Arabic root | ر ح م (r-ḥ-m) — mercy, compassion |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdelrahim
Abdelrahim is the North African and Sudanese spelling of ʿAbd al-Raḥīm, servant of al-Raḥīm, the Ever-Merciful, one of the Names of God. Al-Raḥīm comes from the root of mercy and appears in the opening of nearly every chapter of the Quran. In Sudan the name is common and often shortened in daily speech.
Is Abdelrahim a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdelrahim is a classic Muslim name meaning 'servant of the Most Merciful', built on one of the Names of Allah.
Is Abdelrahim in the Quran?
Al-Raḥīm is among the first Names of God in the Quran: 'The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful' (Quran 1:3).
Where is the name Abdelrahim used?
Common in Sudan and Egypt; the same name is spelled Abderrahim in the Maghreb and Abdul Rahim in South Asia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdelrahim mean?
Abdelrahim means 'Servant of the Most Merciful'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdelrahim a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdelrahim is a classic Muslim name meaning 'servant of the Most Merciful', built on one of the Names of Allah.
How do you write Abdelrahim in Arabic?
Abdelrahim is written عبد الرحيم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdelrahim?
Abdelrahim is pronounced ab-del-ra-HEEM.
Is Abdelrahim mentioned in the Quran?
Al-Raḥīm is among the first Names of God in the Quran: 'The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful' (Quran 1:3).