Abdirahman Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationab-dee-RAH-man / /æb.dɪˈrɑː.mən/Arabic; Somali
Meaning
servant of the Merciful (Arabic); one who is blessed (Somali)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic culture, Abdirahman is derived from 'Abd al-Rahman,' meaning 'servant of the Merciful,' a name often associated with Islamic reverence. In Somali culture, it reflects a sense of blessing and is commonly used among Somali communities, emphasizing a connection to faith and heritage.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Abdirahman
- Abdrahman
International Variants
- Abd al-Rahman (Arabic)
- Abdurrahman (Turkish)
Famous people named Abdirahman
Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi — Somali politician.
Abdirahman Ali — Somali-American activist.
Fictional characters named Abdirahman
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Abdirahman was first seen in the United States in 1994. Abdirahman has ranked as high as #1221 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in Minnesota, Ohio, Washington, California, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Abdirahman has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Abdirahman (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MN | 24 | |
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 26 |
| 2000 | 38 |
| 2001 | 37 |
| 2002 | 36 |
| 2003 | 50 |
| 2004 | 56 |
| 2005 | 65 |
| 2006 | 74 |
| 2007 | 78 |
| 2008 | 93 |
| 2009 | 92 |
| 2010 | 95 |
| 2011 | 118 |
| 2012 | 101 |
| 2013 | 141 |
| 2014 | 122 |
| 2015 | 117 |
| 2016 | 109 |
| 2017 | 138 |
| 2018 | 94 |
| 2019 | 83 |
| 2020 | 76 |
| 2021 | 64 |
| 2022 | 58 |
| 2023 | 50 |
| 2024 | 49 |