Boy name
Abdurrahman name meaning
“servant of God, the Most Merciful”
Abdurrahman is a masculine Arabic name meaning “servant of God, the Most Merciful”. It combines ‘abd, meaning “servant”, with al-Raḥmān, one of God's names. The connected pronunciation of these elements produces Abdurrahman. Spelling variants of the name include Abdurahman, Abdurachman, and Abdurrachman, reflecting alternative written forms.
What does Abdurrahman mean?
Servant of God, the Most Merciful
In Indonesian: hamba Allah Yang Maha Pengasih
The ending -man has different origins in Rahman, Herman, and Budiman. In Budiman, it relates to a Sanskrit element meaning ‘possessing’, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -man. More boy names ending in -man →
Origin and cultural usage of Abdurrahman
From Arabic ‘abd ‘servant’ and al-Raḥmān, one of God's names. Their connected pronunciation produces Abdurrahman.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Asma ul-Husna (99 Names of God), Companions of the Prophet |
| Starts with | A · Ab |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Abdurrahman in Islam and the Quran
Abdurrahman does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Abdurrahman
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Abdurrahman, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Abdurrahman as a first name
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Abdurrahman Maulana
Interpretation
May the servant of Allah, the Most Compassionate, become a protector.Meaning of each word
- Abdurrahman: servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
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Abdurrahman Fadlan
Interpretation
May the servant of Allah, the Most Compassionate, be generous.Meaning of each word
- Abdurrahman: servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Fadlan: excellence, merit, generosity
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Abdurrahman Khoir
Interpretation
May the servant of Allah, the Most Compassionate, bring goodness.Meaning of each word
- Abdurrahman: servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Khoir: goodness, something good
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Interpretation
May the servant of Allah, the Most Compassionate, be accepting and beloved.Meaning of each word
- Abdurrahman: servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Radi: content, satisfied or accepting
- Habib: beloved, dearly loved
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Abdurrahman Khalil
Interpretation
May the servant of Allah, the Most Compassionate, become a close friend.Meaning of each word
- Abdurrahman: servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
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Abdurrahman Sami
Interpretation
May the servant of Allah, the Most Compassionate, hold an exalted position.Meaning of each word
- Abdurrahman: servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Sami: exalted, elevated in rank
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Interpretation
May the servant of Allah, the Most Compassionate, be capable and successful.Meaning of each word
- Abdurrahman: servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Fawwaz: highly successful, often victorious
- Qodir: capable, powerful
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Interpretation
May the servant of Allah, the Most Compassionate, become a patient preacher.Meaning of each word
- Abdurrahman: servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Chotib: one who delivers a sermon
- Sabir: patient, persevering through hardship
Abdurrahman as a middle name
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Interpretation
May the servant of Allah, the Most Compassionate, become a victorious friend.Meaning of each word
- Dhofir: one who achieves victory
- Abdurrahman: servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
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Interpretation
May the servant of Allah, the Most Compassionate, be learned and generous.Meaning of each word
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
- Abdurrahman: servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Naufal: generous, munificent
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Interpretation
A patient servant of Allah, the Most Compassionate, pictured at dawn.Meaning of each word
- Fajri: relating to dawn
- Abdurrahman: servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Sabir: patient, persevering through hardship
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Interpretation
A servant of Allah, the Most Compassionate, pictured with naturalness and fragrant plants.Meaning of each word
- Fitrianto: natural, innate
- Abdurrahman: servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Raihan: a fragrant aromatic plant
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Interpretation
May the young servant of Allah, the Most Compassionate, achieve victory.Meaning of each word
- Ghulam: boy, young man
- Abdurrahman: servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Fathi: associated with opening or victory
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Interpretation
May the servant of Allah, the Most Compassionate, be clean and helpful.Meaning of each word
- Gaus: aid, help in distress
- Abdurrahman: servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Nadhif: clean and well kept
Abdurrahman as a last name
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Havid Abdurrahman
Interpretation
May the servant of Allah, the Most Compassionate, become a guardian.Meaning of each word
- Havid: guardian; preserver
- Abdurrahman: servant of God, the Most Merciful
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Mubarak Abdurrahman
Interpretation
May the servant of Allah, the Most Compassionate, receive abundant blessings.Meaning of each word
- Mubarak: endowed with blessings
- Abdurrahman: servant of God, the Most Merciful
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Faza Abdurrahman
Interpretation
May the servant of Allah, the Most Compassionate, achieve success.Meaning of each word
- Faza: to win, succeed
- Abdurrahman: servant of God, the Most Merciful
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Rizky Abdurrahman
Interpretation
May the servant of Allah, the Most Compassionate, receive provisions for living.Meaning of each word
- Rizky: sustenance, provision
- Abdurrahman: servant of God, the Most Merciful
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Interpretation
May the servant of Allah, the Most Compassionate, be patient and blessed.Meaning of each word
- Sabir: patient, persevering through hardship
- Mubarak: endowed with blessings
- Abdurrahman: servant of God, the Most Merciful
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Fadlan Abdurrahman
Interpretation
May the servant of Allah, the Most Compassionate, possess nobility.Meaning of each word
- Fadlan: excellence, merit, generosity
- Abdurrahman: servant of God, the Most Merciful
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How to pronounce Abdurrahman
| Syllables | 4 · 11 letters · 11-letter boy names |
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| IPA | /abdurahman/ |
| Arabic script | عبد الرحمن |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦧ꧀ꦢꦸꦂꦫꦃꦩꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮘ᮪ᮓᮥᮁᮛᮂᮙᮔ᮪ |
Is Abdurrahman a boy’s name?
Yes, Abdurrahman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 98% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Abdurrahman ranks #237 among boy names in our data sample (76 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Abdurrahman
Names with related meanings
- Abdul♂Servant of
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Prasetyo♂A pledge of loyalty, a solemn vow
- Abidin♂Those who worship
- Muslim♂One who submits to God
- Setyo♂Faithful, true to one's word
- Setia♂♀Steadfast in loyalty
- Setiadi♂Faithful and noble
- Abdi♂Servant, attendant
- Prasetya♂Pledge of loyalty, vow
Famous people named Abdurrahman
- Abdurrahman Wahid · b. 1940
- Abdurrahman Baswedan · b. 1908
- Abdurrahman Shihab · b. 1915
- Abdurrahman Mohammad Fachir · b. 1957
- Abdurrahman Siddiq · b. 1857
- Abdurrahman Abubakar · b. 1977
- Abdurrahman Sayoeti · b. 1933
- Abdurrahman Suhaimi · b. 1962
- Abdurrahman Syihab · b. 1910
- Abdurrahman · b. 1949
- Abdurrahman Arif · b. 1987
- Abdurrahman Shaleh · b. 1970
FAQ about the name Abdurrahman
What is the meaning of Abdurrahman?
Abdurrahman means servant of God, the Most Merciful. From Arabic ‘abd ‘servant’ and al-Raḥmān, one of God's names. Their connected pronunciation produces Abdurrahman.
Is Abdurrahman a boy’s name?
Yes, Abdurrahman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 98% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Abdurrahman?
Abdurrahman is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Abdurrahman in the Quran?
Abdurrahman does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Abdurrahman have?
Abdurrahman has 4 syllables (Ab-dur-rah-man) and 11 letters.
How popular is the name Abdurrahman?
Abdurrahman ranks #237 among boy names in our data sample (76 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Abdurrahman?
Other spellings: Abdurahman, Abdurachman, Abdurrachman.
What full names go well with Abdurrahman?
Some ideas: Abdurrahman Maulana; Dhofir Abdurrahman Khalil; Havid Abdurrahman.
Famous people named Abdurrahman?
Notable people named Abdurrahman include Abdurrahman Wahid, Abdurrahman Baswedan, Abdurrahman Shihab.
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