Abd al-Rahman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Abd al-Rahmanعبد الرحمن |
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Abd al-Rahman name |
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| Pronunciation | Áb-dur-ráh-mán or Áb-dál-ráh-mán |
| Gender | Male |
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| Language(s) | Arabic |
| Word/Name | 'Abd + Ar-Rahman |
| Meaning | Servant of the Most Gracious |
| Place of origin | 7th-century Arabian Peninsula |
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| Related names | Amat al-Rahman (female variant), Rahman |
Abd al-Rahman is a popular male name with Arabic roots. You might see it spelled in many ways, like Abdelrahman, Abdul Rahman, or Abdurrahman. It is used as both a first name and sometimes a last name in many parts of the world.
What Does the Name Mean?
The name Abd al-Rahman comes from three Arabic words. The first part, Abd, means "servant" or "worshipper." The second part, al-, means "the." The third part, Rahman, means "Most Gracious" or "Most Merciful."
So, when you put it all together, Abd al-Rahman means "servant of the Most Gracious." Ar-Rahman is one of the important names for God in the Qur'an, which is the holy book of Islam. This makes Abd al-Rahman a very special name in Muslim cultures.
How Is It Spelled and Pronounced?
Because Arabic sounds can be written in different ways using English letters, Abd al-Rahman has many spellings. For example, the "al-" part might sound like "ul-" or "ur-" when spoken quickly. This is why you see spellings like Abdulrahman or Abdurrahman.
Different countries and regions also have their own common spellings. In Somalia, you might see Abdirahman. In places where French is spoken, like North Africa, it's often spelled Abderrahmane. In Egypt, Abdelrahman is common. No matter how it's spelled, it's usually the same name with the same meaning.
See also
In Spanish: Abderrahmane para niños
