Find out how popular the first name Abdirahman has been for the last 30 years (from 1994 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Abdirahman by gender

Based on the last 30 years of data, Abdirahman is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 50 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Abdirahman.

The history of the first name Abdirahman

The name Abdirahman is a popular given name in the Somali culture, originating from the Arabic language. It is a compound name, consisting of the Arabic words "abd" meaning "servant" and "rahman" meaning "the most merciful," referring to God. The name can be translated to mean "servant of the Most Merciful."

Historically, the name has been used in the Horn of Africa region, particularly in Somalia, where the Somali people have a strong Islamic heritage and Arabic linguistic influence. The use of the name can be traced back to the early days of Islam's spread in the region, around the 7th century CE.

In Islamic tradition, the name Abdirahman is mentioned in various religious texts and scriptures, as it reflects the reverence and submission to God, a central belief in Islam. The name has been popular among Muslim communities worldwide, including in the Middle East and North Africa.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Abdirahman can be found in the historical chronicles of the Adal Sultanate, a medieval Muslim empire that existed in the Horn of Africa from the 9th to the 16th century. During this period, several prominent figures bore the name, including Abdirahman bin Ismail, a 14th-century Sultan of Adal.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Abdirahman. Some examples include:

1. Abdirahman Al-Jaylani (1077-1166), a renowned Sufi saint and scholar from present-day Iraq, founder of the Qadiriyya Sufi order.
2. Abdirahman Nur Sayd (1854-1920), a prominent Somali religious leader and warrior who fought against the colonial powers in the late 19th century.
3. Abdirahman Moallim Abdullahi (1919-1989), a Somali politician and the first President of the Supreme Revolutionary Council of Somalia from 1969 to 1976.
4. Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame (1921-1981), a Somali politician and the second President of Somalia from 1967 to 1969.
5. Abdirahman Aidid (1919-2016), a Somali military officer and the son of Mohamed Siad Barre, the former President of Somalia.

The name Abdirahman continues to be widely used in Somali communities and among Muslims worldwide, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural and religious significance.

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