Abdirahman
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Abdirahman: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2010.
Abdirahman is a name of Arabic origin, formed from *abd* meaning “servant” and *Ar-Rahman*—“the Most Merciful,” one of the names of God in Islam, so the full meaning is “servant of the Most Merciful.” It is widely used among Somali and other Muslim communities around the world, including in Scotland where it has been given regularly since the early 2000s. Notable bearers include Abdirahman Ahmed Ali, a Somali politician and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Abdirahman Jama Barre, who also served as Somalia’s foreign minister. While there are no direct place connections in Scotland, the name’s roots are shared with the city of Ar-Rahmaniyah in Iraq. A common variant is Abdirrahman, and the name reflects a strong theophoric tradition, linking the bearer directly to divine mercy.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20103 babies
- Latest (2010)
- #6383 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2010
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y