Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Abdirahman is a boy's baby name of Arabic and Somali origin, a compound name meaning 'servant of the Merciful' — combining Abdi (servant) with Rahman, one of the 99 names of God in Islam meaning 'the Most Merciful.' It is one of the most common names in Somalia and among Somali diaspora communities.
Deeply rooted in both Islamic devotion and Somali cultural identity, Abdirahman is a name that reflects the intertwining of faith and community. Its presence in U.S. SSA data reflects the growing Somali-American population, particularly in cities like Minneapolis-Saint Paul.