Boy name
Rahman name meaning
“abundant in mercy”
Rahman is a masculine name from Arabic raḥmān, meaning abundant in mercy. The source word is an intensive expression of mercy, emphasizing its abundance. Rachman and Rakhman are spelling variants of the name. The related form Al-Raḥmān is one of the divine names in Islam.
What does Rahman mean?
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 Rahman
From Arabic raḥmān, an intensive expression of mercy. Al-Raḥmān is one of the divine names in Islam.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Asma ul-Husna (99 Names of God) |
| Starts with | R · Ra |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Rahman in Islam and the Quran
Rahman does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (الرحمن) does, for example in QS Ar-Rahman [55]: 1.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Rahman
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Rahman, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Rahman as a first name
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Rahman Farhan
Interpretation
May this child grow full of compassion and surrounded by joy.Meaning of each word
- Rahman: abundant in mercy
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
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Interpretation
May this child bestow honor through knowledge and abundant compassion.Meaning of each word
- Rahman: abundant in mercy
- Muiz: one who bestows honor
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
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Rahman Mudaffar
Interpretation
May this child achieve victory with an abundance of compassion.Meaning of each word
- Rahman: abundant in mercy
- Mudaffar: one granted victory
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Interpretation
May this child open paths with compassion, wisdom, and wise counsel.Meaning of each word
- Rahman: abundant in mercy
- Fatih: opener, conqueror
- Hikam: wisdom and wise sayings
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Rahman Hafiz
Interpretation
May this child become a guardian filled with abundant compassion.Meaning of each word
- Rahman: abundant in mercy
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
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Interpretation
May this child's compassion become a light accompanied by expressions of gratitude.Meaning of each word
- Rahman: abundant in mercy
- Syukron: an expression of thanks
- Nuryaman: light
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Rahman Mustapa
Interpretation
May this child become a chosen person filled with abundant compassion.Meaning of each word
- Rahman: abundant in mercy
- Mustapa: specially chosen
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Interpretation
May this child become an honest, noble person filled with compassion.Meaning of each word
- Rahman: abundant in mercy
- Sadik: truthful, trustworthy
- Alwan: high, elevated in rank
Rahman as a middle name
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Interpretation
May nobility and compassion become part of this child's natural disposition.Meaning of each word
- Alwan: high, elevated in rank
- Rahman: abundant in mercy
- Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
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Interpretation
May this child become a source of compassion with a pure heart.Meaning of each word
- Ainul: eye or spring, a compound element
- Rahman: abundant in mercy
- Shofa: clarity, purity of heart
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Interpretation
May this child uphold truth, abound in compassion, and keep promises.Meaning of each word
- Haq: truth, that which is right
- Rahman: abundant in mercy
- Aufa: more faithful, truer to promises
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Interpretation
May victory be accompanied by abundant compassion and goodness throughout life.Meaning of each word
- Fathi: associated with opening or victory
- Rahman: abundant in mercy
- Hasanul: the good or beautiful
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Interpretation
May this child grow with beauty, abundant compassion, and fairness.Meaning of each word
- Gamal: beauty, loveliness
- Rahman: abundant in mercy
- Adila: just, impartial
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Interpretation
May this child become a gentle, deeply compassionate, and loyal person.Meaning of each word
- Salis: gentle, fluent
- Rahman: abundant in mercy
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
Rahman as a last name
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Zikri Rahman
Interpretation
May this child always remember the abundant compassion present throughout life.Meaning of each word
- Zikri: remembrance or recalling
- Rahman: abundant in mercy
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Mustapa Rahman
Interpretation
May this child become a chosen person filled with compassion.Meaning of each word
- Mustapa: specially chosen
- Rahman: abundant in mercy
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Interpretation
May this child's loyalty and compassion radiate light throughout life.Meaning of each word
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
- Nuryaman: light
- Rahman: abundant in mercy
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Gamal Rahman
Interpretation
May this child's beauty be accompanied by an abundance of compassion.Meaning of each word
- Gamal: beauty, loveliness
- Rahman: abundant in mercy
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Interpretation
May this child become a guardian of abundant goodness with compassion.Meaning of each word
- Kausar: abundant goodness
- Havid: guardian; preserver
- Rahman: abundant in mercy
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Muammar Rahman
Interpretation
May this child be granted a long life filled with compassion.Meaning of each word
- Muammar: one granted a long life
- Rahman: abundant in mercy
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How to pronounce Rahman
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /rahman/ |
| Arabic script | رحمن |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦃꦩꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮂᮙᮔ᮪ |
Is Rahman a boy’s name?
Yes, Rahman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Rahman ranks #18 among boy names in our data sample (379 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 Rahman
Names with related meanings
- Rahmat♂Mercy, divine grace
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Rachmat♂Mercy, divine grace
- Yan♂God is gracious
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Rohman♂Abundantly merciful
- Rahim♂Full of mercy
- Rahmad♂Mercy, grace
- Johannes♂God is gracious
- Yohanis♂God is gracious
- Johanes♂God is gracious
- Rauf♂♀Deeply kind, compassionate
Famous people named Rahman
- A. Rahman H. Abidin
- Rahman · b. 1986
- Rahman Hadi · b. 1969
- Rahman Tolleng · b. 1937
- Rahman Yakob · b. 1959
- A. Rahman · b. 1959
- A. Rahman · b. 1964
- A. Rahman · b. 1955
- A. Rahman · b. 1961
- A. Rahman Halid · b. 1965
- A. Rahman Hi
- A. Rahman Nahumarury · b. 1964
FAQ about the name Rahman
What is the meaning of Rahman?
Rahman means abundant in mercy. From Arabic raḥmān, an intensive expression of mercy. Al-Raḥmān is one of the divine names in Islam.
Is Rahman a boy’s name?
Yes, Rahman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Rahman?
Rahman is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Rahman in the Quran?
Rahman does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (الرحمن) does, for example in QS Ar-Rahman [55]: 1.
How many syllables does Rahman have?
Rahman has 2 syllables (Rah-man) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Rahman?
Rahman ranks #18 among boy names in our data sample (379 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Rahman?
Other spellings: Rachman, Rakhman.
What full names go well with Rahman?
Some ideas: Rahman Farhan; Alwan Rahman Fitrah; Zikri Rahman.
Famous people named Rahman?
Notable people named Rahman include A. Rahman H. Abidin, Rahman, Rahman Hadi.
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