Abdisalam

Abdisalam is a masculine given name of Somali origin. It is widely used among Somali people and in the Somali diaspora, with several common spellings including Abdisalam, Abdi Salam, Abdi-Salam, and Abdi-Salaam.

Etymology: The name derives from Arabic elements Abd meaning “servant” and Salam meaning “peace.” In Somali usage it is typically understood as “servant of peace,” though transliteration choices can yield variations such as “servant of Islam” depending on interpretation of Salam.

Usage: The name is common across Somali communities in Somalia and abroad, including the Somali diaspora in Europe, North America, and beyond. It is used across generations and appears in many longer Somali names formed with additional religious or honorific elements.

Notable people: Abdisalam is a given name borne by numerous individuals in Somalia and among the diaspora; it does not designate a single, universally recognized figure. In encyclopedic references, it is treated as a personal name rather than a surname with one fixed bearer.

See also: Abdi, Salam, Somali given names.