Abdurrahman
Abdurrahman is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Servant of the Most Gracious.
Origin and history
Abdurrahman is an Arabic male name meaning 'servant of the Most Gracious'. It is formed from the elements 'Abd' (servant), 'al' (the), and 'Rahman' (Most Gracious), which is one of the divine names of God in Islam. In the United States, it sees steady, modest usage within Muslim communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,065 babies in the United States have been named Abdurrahman since 1880. It ranks #3620 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1691.
States where it is most popular
- NY (37.7 %)
- TX (21.5 %)
- CA (16.1 %)
- IL (12.1 %)
- PA (10.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 28 |
| 1990-2000 | 122 |
| 2000-2010 | 311 |
| 2010-2019 | 368 |
| 2020-2029 | 236 |
Famous people named Abdurrahman
- Abdurrahman Wahid: President, Religious Leader
Nicknames
Abdu, Rahman
Fun facts
- The name belongs to a class of Islamic names that pair 'Abd' (servant) with one of the traditional attributes of God.
- Variations of the name were borne by prominent historical leaders, including Abd al-Rahman I, founder of the Emirate of Córdoba.