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Abdulrahman

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Pronounced ab-dool-rah-MAHN /ˌæb.dʊl.ɹɑ.ˈmɑːn/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Abd al-Rahman (عبد الرحمن), meaning 'servant of the Most Merciful (God)', combining 'abd' ('servant') with Ar-Rahman, one of the names of God in Islam.Medium

In 30 seconds: Abdulrahman comes from the Arabic Abd al-Rahman, 'servant of the Most Merciful', built on 'abd' ('servant') and Ar-Rahman, one of the names of God in Islam.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Abd al-Rahman (عبد الرحمن), meaning 'servant of the Most Merciful (God)', combining 'abd' ('servant') with Ar-Rahman, one of the names of God in Islam.
U.S. rank (2024)#1706 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births97 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,837

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619782024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

The name pairs 'abd', meaning servant, with Ar-Rahman, a divine name in Islam usually rendered as the Most Merciful or Most Gracious. Together they form a statement of devotion: one who serves the Merciful. It is a long-established Arabic compound carried across the Muslim world.

You will see it written several ways, including Abd al-Rahman with spaces or the parallel Abdelrahman, and alongside the related Abd al-Rahim, which substitutes another mercy-rooted name of God. The transliteration shifts with region, but the meaning stays fixed.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Abdulrahman is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Abdulrahman — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Abd al-RahimAbd al-RahmanAbd ar-RahimAbd ar-RahmanAbdelrahman

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abdulrahman mean?

Abdulrahman is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Abdulrahman?

It's commonly said ab-dool-rah-MAHN /ˌæb.dʊl.ɹɑ.ˈmɑːn/.

Is Abdulrahman a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Abdulrahman is used as a boy name.

How popular is Abdulrahman?

In 2024, Abdulrahman ranked #1706 in the U.S. for boys, with 97 births recorded.