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Abdul-Rahim

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Meaning

Slave of the Merciful

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic Attribute of Allah

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic عبد الرحيم
Urdu عبدالرحیم
Persian عبدالرحیم
Turkish Abdurrahim
Bengali আব্দুর রহিম
Indonesian Abdul Rahim
Pashto عبدالرحیم

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Abdul-Rahim is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Slave of the Merciful', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Abdul-Rahim has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Abdul-Rahim is a compound of "abd" (servant) and "Ar-Rahim" (The Especially Merciful), one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, from the root r-h-m, meaning "to show mercy."

Reference Profile

Etymology

A compound of abd ('servant, slave') and al-Rahim ('the Especially Merciful'), one of the 99 Names of Allah traditionally enumerated in Islamic tradition.

Islamic Significance

A theophoric compound, 'servant of ar-Rahim (the Especially Merciful),' one of the names of Allah.

Quranic Connection

The divine name ar-Rahim appears in Quran 1:3.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, following the widespread naming convention pairing 'Abd' with one of the names of Allah.