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.
First President of Somaliland
Former President of Puntland
Vice President of Somaliland
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Abdirahman — far less common.
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