Boy name
Surahman name meaning
“good and compassionate”
Surahman is a boys' name commonly linked to the meaning good and compassionate. It combines su-, a Sanskrit element meaning good used in Javanese naming, with Arabic raḥmān, meaning very compassionate. Surachman is a spelling variant, and the name is a local formation.
What does Surahman mean?
Good and compassionate
In Indonesian: baik dan penuh kasih
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 Surahman
Surahman is commonly interpreted as a combination of su-, 'good', in Javanese naming and Arabic raḥmān, 'very compassionate'. It is a local formation rather than a single Arabic word.
Surahman in Islam and the Quran
Surahman 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.
How to pronounce Surahman
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /surahman/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦫꦃꦩꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮛᮂᮙᮔ᮪ |
Is Surahman a boy’s name?
Yes, Surahman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Surahman ranks #958 among boy names in our data sample (21 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 Surahman
Famous people named Surahman
- Surahman Hidayat · b. 1957
- A. Surahman Batara · b. 1986
- Surahman · b. 1965
- Surahman · b. 1983
- Surahman · b. 1962
- Surahman Hakim · b. 1968
- Surahman Jaya · b. 1969
- Surahman Sari · b. 1992
FAQ about the name Surahman
What is the meaning of Surahman?
Surahman means good and compassionate. Surahman is commonly interpreted as a combination of su-, 'good', in Javanese naming and Arabic raḥmān, 'very compassionate'. It is a local formation rather than a single Arabic word.
Is Surahman a boy’s name?
Yes, Surahman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
Is the name Surahman in the Quran?
Surahman does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Surahman have?
Surahman has 3 syllables (Su-rah-man) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Surahman?
Surahman ranks #958 among boy names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Surahman?
Other spellings: Surachman.
Famous people named Surahman?
Notable people named Surahman include Surahman Hidayat, A. Surahman Batara, Surahman.
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