The nameAbderrahmane

Abderrahmane is an Arabic boy's name, given in France since the 1950s and rising in the 2010s.

Meaning

Abderrahmane means "servant of the Most Merciful", ar-Rahman being one of the names of God in Islam.

Origin

Arabic, built on abd, "servant".

History

The name was borne by Abd al-Rahman I, founder of the Emirate of Córdoba in the 8th century. In France it peaked in the mid 2010s, notably in Île-de-France.

Popularity of the name Abderrahmane

Abderrahmane in France

1068thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2015peak year (80 births)
2,030babies named Abderrahmane in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Abderrahmane was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 650 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Abderrahmane. Its rise began around 1959, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Abderrahmane in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 38 births a year on average, against 57 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abderrahmane mean?

Abderrahmane means "servant of the Most Merciful", ar-Rahman being one of the names of God in Islam.

What is the origin of the name Abderrahmane?

Arabic, built on abd, "servant".

Is Abderrahmane a girl's or a boy's name?

Abderrahmane is a boy's name.