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Abdelrahman
Pronounced ab-del-RAH-mahn /ˌæb.dɛlˈrɑ.mɑn/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic Abd al-Rahman, 'a servant of the Most Merciful' (abd, 'servant', plus ar-Rahman, 'the Most Merciful', a name of God)Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Abdelrahman comes from Arabic Abd al-Rahman, 'a servant of the Most Merciful' (abd, 'servant', plus ar-Rahman, 'the Most Merciful', one of the 99 names of God; we note the sacred reference). A revered, classic name across the Muslim world (said 'ab-del-RAH-mahn'; nicknames Abdo, Rahman).
In the U.S. it appears in Arab and Muslim families. Rare, a-servant-of-the-Most-Merciful at the root, and devout.
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What does the name Abdelrahman mean?
Abdelrahman is Arabic for 'a servant of the Most Merciful'. We note the sacred reference.
How do you pronounce Abdelrahman?
It's said ab-del-RAH-mahn /ˌæb.dɛlˈrɑ.mɑn/ — four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Abdelrahman a boy or girl name?
Abdelrahman is a boy's name.
How popular is Abdelrahman?
Abdelrahman is a rare name in the U.S.