عبد الرحمن

Abdirahman

boyArabic, Somali form

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

MeaningServant of the Most Merciful
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Somali form
Arabic spellingعبد الرحمن
Pronunciationab-di-rah-MAAN
Arabic rootع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abdirahman

Abdirahman is how Somalis write ʿAbd al-Raḥmān, linking the two parts with -i-. It is one of the most frequent Somali names. Its high standing comes from the hadith naming ʿAbd Allāh and ʿAbd al-Raḥmān as the names God loves most. Abdi is a common short form.

Is Abdirahman a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdirahman is the Somali form of ʿAbd al-Raḥmān, one of the most recommended Muslim names.

Is Abdirahman in the Quran?

God's name al-Raḥmān opens nearly every surah in the basmala and is the name of Surah 55, al-Raḥmān.

Where is the name Abdirahman used?

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 comes from Arabic, Somali form.

Is Abdirahman a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdirahman is the Somali form of ʿAbd al-Raḥmān, one of the most recommended Muslim names.

How do you write Abdirahman in Arabic?

Abdirahman is written عبد الرحمن in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abdirahman?

Abdirahman is pronounced ab-di-rah-MAAN.

Is Abdirahman mentioned in the Quran?

God's name al-Raḥmān opens nearly every surah in the basmala and is the name of Surah 55, al-Raḥmān.

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