Rahman
Rahman is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “The Most Merciful (a Name of God)”.
| Meaning | The Most Merciful (a Name of God) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | رحمن |
| Pronunciation | rah-MAAN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Rahman
Al-Raḥmān, the Most Merciful, ranks among the greatest of the divine names, and the fifty-fifth chapter of the Quran bears its name. It comes from the root r-ḥ-m, mercy. Classical scholars teach that al-Raḥmān belongs to God alone, so the traditional name built on it is ʿAbd al-Raḥmān, meaning servant of the Most Merciful. In South Asia, Rahman on its own appears mainly as a surname or as a short form of Abdur Rahman.
Is Rahman a Muslim name?
Since al-Rahman is a name that belongs to God alone, scholars discourage giving Rahman by itself and point instead to Abdur Rahman, which the Prophet ﷺ named among the names most beloved to God. The divine name opens the Quran: 'In the name of God, the Most Merciful (al-Raḥmān), the Most Compassionate' (Quran 1:1).
How popular is Rahman?
In South Asia it is common as a family name or as a shortened Abdur Rahman.
Gifts with the name Rahman
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Spellings and variants of Rahman
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rahman mean?
Rahman means 'The Most Merciful (a Name of God)'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Rahman a Muslim name?
Since al-Rahman is a name that belongs to God alone, scholars discourage giving Rahman by itself and point instead to Abdur Rahman, which the Prophet ﷺ named among the names most beloved to God. The divine name opens the Quran: 'In the name of God, the Most Merciful (al-Raḥmān), the Most Compassionate' (Quran 1:1).
How do you pronounce Rahman?
Rahman is pronounced rah-MAAN.
Is Rahman a boy or girl name?
Rahman is usually a boy name.