Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 02, 2024

Abdirahman

US Popularity Rank: 5630

Origin: Arabic

Meaning: Servant of the most gracious

Abdirahman is a masculine name from the Arabic Abd Al-Raḥmān, meaning “servant of the most gracious.” Ar-Rahman is one of the 99 names of God in the Quran, where Arabic theophoric names are inspired from. This lyrical appellation is beloved in the Somali community and is notably borne by Abdihakem Abdirahman, a Somali-American long-distance runner and four-time Olympic competitor. A pious choice, Abdirahman is deeply faithful and implies baby will do God’s work.