Servant of the Most Merciful
A compound Arabic name combining 'Abd' (servant) and 'al-Rahman' (the most merciful). In Islamic tradition, Al-Rahman is one of the 99 names of Allah, signifying infinite compassion. It is a deeply spiritual name widely used across the Muslim world, particularly in East Africa and the Middle East.
Less common today
Abdirahman isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,252 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
First President of Somaliland
Former President of Puntland
Vice President of Somaliland
