Abdul-Raheem
Abdul-Raheem 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-dur-ra-HEEM |
| Arabic root | ر ح م (r-ḥ-m) — to have mercy |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Raheem
Abdul-Raheem (ʿAbd al-Raḥīm) honours God as al-Raḥīm, the Especially Merciful, the second of the two mercy names in the Basmala. The Mughal noble and poet ʿAbd al-Raḥīm Khān-i-Khānān is a famous bearer. In Arabic it is pronounced Abdur-Raheem.
Is Abdul-Raheem a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Raheem is a classic Muslim name from al-Raḥīm, the name of God recited in every Basmala.
Is Abdul-Raheem in the Quran?
The Quran opens, 'In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful' (Quran 1:1).
Where is the name Abdul-Raheem used?
Used across the Muslim world; Abderrahim in Morocco and Abdirahim in Somalia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Raheem mean?
Abdul-Raheem means 'Servant of the Most Merciful'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdul-Raheem a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Raheem is a classic Muslim name from al-Raḥīm, the name of God recited in every Basmala.
How do you write Abdul-Raheem in Arabic?
Abdul-Raheem is written عبد الرحيم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdul-Raheem?
Abdul-Raheem is pronounced ab-dur-ra-HEEM.
Is Abdul-Raheem mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran opens, 'In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful' (Quran 1:1).