Abdirahim Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationab-dee-RAH-im / /æb.dɪˈrɑː.ɪm/Arabic; Somali
Meaning
Servant of the Merciful (Arabic); variant of Abdurrahman (Somali)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic culture, Abdirahim is derived from 'Abd al-Rahim', meaning 'servant of the Merciful', often associated with Islamic tradition. The name is significant in Muslim communities, reflecting devotion to God. In Somali culture, it is a variant of Abdurrahman, which holds similar meanings and is commonly used among Somali speakers. The name is prevalent in regions with significant Muslim populations, emphasizing faith and humility.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Abdirahman
- Abdrahim
- Abdirahim
International Variants
- Abdurrahman (Arabic)
- Abd al-Rahim (Arabic)
Famous people named Abdirahim
Abdirahim Ali — Somali politician.
Abdirahim Mohamed — Somali poet.
Fictional characters named Abdirahim
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Abdirahim was first seen in the United States in 2004. Abdirahim has ranked as high as #1377 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Abdirahim has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Abdirahim (2012)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 5 |