عبدي

Cabdi

boyArabic, Somali spelling

Cabdi is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant (of God)”.

MeaningServant (of God)
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Somali spelling
Arabic spellingعبدي
PronunciationAHB-dee
Arabic rootع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Cabdi

Cabdi is the Somali spelling of Abdi. In Somali writing the letter c stands for the Arabic ʿayn, so Cabdi is ʿAbdī. It is usually a short form of a longer name such as Cabdiraxmaan or Cabdullaahi, but it is also given on its own, always carrying the sense of 'servant of God'.

Is Cabdi a Muslim name?

Yes. Cabdi (Abdi) is a Muslim name meaning servant of God, used as a short form of names like Abdirahman and Abdullahi.

Where is the name Cabdi used?

One of the most common boys' names in Somalia, Somaliland, Djibouti and among Somalis in Kenya and Ethiopia.

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Spellings and variants of Cabdi

AbdiAbdiiAbdy

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cabdi mean?

Cabdi means 'Servant (of God)'. It comes from Arabic, Somali spelling.

Is Cabdi a Muslim name?

Yes. Cabdi (Abdi) is a Muslim name meaning servant of God, used as a short form of names like Abdirahman and Abdullahi.

How do you write Cabdi in Arabic?

Cabdi is written عبدي in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Cabdi?

Cabdi is pronounced AHB-dee.

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