My servant
A common Somali and Arabic name, often used as a short form of names beginning with Abd al- (Servant of the...). In Islamic tradition, it signifies humility and devotion to God. It is widely used across East Africa and the Middle East.
Less common today
Abdi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,048 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Somali middle-distance runner and 1987 World Champion
Artist and winner of the reality show Work of Art
Former Prime Minister of Djibouti
