Abdul-Rahim
Abdul-Rahim 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-rah-HEEM |
| Arabic root | ر ح م (r-ḥ-m) — mercy |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Rahim
ʿAbd al-Raḥīm means 'servant of the Most Merciful'. Al-Raḥīm is one of the Names of God in the opening formula of every surah but one, and is usually understood as the mercy God shows especially to the believers. The name is common throughout the Muslim world and is often shortened to Rahim.
Is Abdul-Rahim a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Rahim is an Islamic name meaning 'servant of the Most Merciful', one of the Names of Allah.
Is Abdul-Rahim in the Quran?
Al-Rahim appears in the opening of the Quran: 'the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful (al-Raḥīm)' (Quran 1:3).
Where is the name Abdul-Rahim used?
Common across the Muslim world; Abdirahim in Somalia, Abdul Raheem in South Asia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Rahim mean?
Abdul-Rahim means 'Servant of the Most Merciful'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdul-Rahim a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Rahim is an Islamic name meaning 'servant of the Most Merciful', one of the Names of Allah.
How do you write Abdul-Rahim in Arabic?
Abdul-Rahim is written عبد الرحيم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdul-Rahim?
Abdul-Rahim is pronounced ab-dur-rah-HEEM.
Is Abdul-Rahim mentioned in the Quran?
Al-Rahim appears in the opening of the Quran: 'the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful (al-Raḥīm)' (Quran 1:3).