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.
About 36 boys were named Abdirahman in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Abdirahman — far less common.
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