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Abdur Rahim

'Abd ar-Raḥīm

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Meaning

Servant 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 আবদুর রহিম
Indonesian Abdurrahim
Pashto عبدالرحیم
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Abdur Rahim is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Servant of the Merciful', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as 'Abd ar-Raḥīm, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Abdur Rahim is a compound of "abd" (servant) and "ar-Rahim" (The Especially Merciful), one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, together meaning "servant of the Merciful."

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.