عبد الرحيم

Abderrahim

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Abderrahim is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Most Merciful”.

MeaningServant of the Most Merciful
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعبد الرحيم
Pronunciationab-der-ra-HEEM
Arabic rootر ح م (r-ḥ-m) — mercy
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abderrahim

Abderrahim is the Maghrebi spelling of ʿAbd al-Raḥīm, where the article al- assimilates to r, giving er-Rahim. It means servant of the Ever-Merciful. The same name is written Abdelrahim in Sudan and Abdul Rahim in South Asia.

Is Abderrahim a Muslim name?

Yes. Abderrahim is a Muslim name meaning 'servant of the Most Merciful'.

Is Abderrahim in the Quran?

'The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful' (Quran 1:3).

Where is the name Abderrahim used?

Common in Morocco and Algeria.

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Spellings and variants of Abderrahim

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abderrahim mean?

Abderrahim means 'Servant of the Most Merciful'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Abderrahim a Muslim name?

Yes. Abderrahim is a Muslim name meaning 'servant of the Most Merciful'.

How do you write Abderrahim in Arabic?

Abderrahim is written عبد الرحيم in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abderrahim?

Abderrahim is pronounced ab-der-ra-HEEM.

Is Abderrahim mentioned in the Quran?

'The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful' (Quran 1:3).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.