Rahman

The first name Rahman (رحمن) is a shortened form of Abdurrahman and translates to 'the Gracious', 'the Merciful', 'the Compassionate' as well as 'the King' or 'the Lord'. This boy's name has its roots in Arabic and is composed of the terms abd, meaning 'the servant', 'the slave' or 'the bondsman', and rahim, which stands for 'kind' or 'compassionate'.

What does the name Rahman mean?

The male first name Rahman (رحمن), a short form of the name Abdurrahman, carries the meanings 'the Gracious', 'the Merciful', 'the Compassionate' as well as 'the King' or 'the Lord'. It originates from Arabic and can be derived from the words abd ('the servant', 'the slave' or 'the bondsman') and rahim ('kind' or 'compassionate'). With the addition of the nisba attribute, the name becomes Rahmani, meaning 'the descendant of the Gracious' or 'the servant of the Merciful God'. Variants of the name include Rahmaan, Abdulrahman, Abdurahman, Abderrahmane, and Abderrahman. In Islamic tradition, al-Rahman (الرحمٰن) is one of the 99 names of God. Additionally, the name is also used as a surname.

Where does the name Rahman come from?

The first name Rahman has Arabic roots and carries meanings such as 'the Lord' and 'the Merciful'. The name is composed of the Arabic terms abd ('the servant', 'the bondsman', 'the slave') and rahim ('kind', 'compassionate'). Other related languages include Arabic, Bengali, Indonesian, Malay, North African, Pashto, and Persian.

How do you pronounce Rahman?

The pronunciation of the name Rahman is powerful and consists of two syllables. It is pronounced as 'Rah-man' [ʁaːhˈman] or [ˈʁaːman], with the first syllable containing a long, open 'a'. The breathy sound in the middle gives the name a certain depth, while the ending '-man' provides a stable closure. This gives Rahman a dignified and present aura - strong, calm, and full of character.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Rahman enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,751st in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2012, when it reached 659th place. In the last ten years, Rahman has been given as a first name about 180 times, placing it 1,700th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,386th.

Nicknames & pet names

Abdi

Famous people

• Abd Al-Rahman Abnudi (British writer)
• Abd Al-Rahman Fasi (Moroccan writer)
• Abdul Rahman Ashraf (Afghan geologist)
• Abdul Rahman Ibrahim (football player from Malaysia)
• Abdul Rahman Mohmand (poet from Afghanistan)
• Abdul Rahman Sameer Juma Al-Ghassani (Omani football player)
• Abdul Rahman Yusuf (Egyptian poet)
• Abdur Rahman Chughtai (Pakistani artist)
• Abed Rahman Kaaki (Swedish swimmer)
• Anisur Rahman Milon (actor from Bangladesh)
• Fazlur Rahman Khan (American architect)
• Habibur Rahman Kandhalvi (Pakistani scholar)
• Mahfizur Rahman Sagor (swimmer from Bangladesh)
• Rahman Ahmadi (footballer from Iran)
• Rahman Ali (American boxer)
• Rahman Gumbo (Zimbabwean football player)
• Rahman Hallaci (Albanian football player)
• Rahman Rezaei (footballer from Iran)
• Rahman Shukhtara (Bengali cricketer)
• Ziaur Rahman Zia (singer from Bangladesh)