Abdur-Rahman
Abdur-Rahman is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Most Merciful”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Most Merciful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الرحمن |
| Pronunciation | ab-door-rah-MAAN |
| Arabic root | ر ح م (r-ḥ-m) — mercy |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdur-Rahman
ʿAbd al-Raḥmān joins ʿabd, 'servant', with al-Raḥmān, 'the Most Merciful'. The Prophet ﷺ said that the names most beloved to God are ʿAbdullāh and ʿAbd al-Raḥmān (Sahih Muslim). The Companion ʿAbd al-Raḥmān ibn ʿAwf, one of the ten promised Paradise, bore it, as did the Umayyad founder of al-Andalus, ʿAbd al-Raḥmān I.
Is Abdur-Rahman a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdur-Rahman is one of the most recommended Muslim names, praised in hadith as among the names most beloved to Allah.
Is Abdur-Rahman in the Quran?
'And the servants of the Most Merciful (ʿibād al-Raḥmān) are those who walk upon the earth humbly' (Quran 25:63).
Where is the name Abdur-Rahman used?
Used everywhere in the Muslim world; Abdirahman is the Somali form and Abderrahmane the Maghrebi one.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdur-Rahman mean?
Abdur-Rahman means 'Servant of the Most Merciful'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdur-Rahman a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdur-Rahman is one of the most recommended Muslim names, praised in hadith as among the names most beloved to Allah.
How do you write Abdur-Rahman in Arabic?
Abdur-Rahman is written عبد الرحمن in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdur-Rahman?
Abdur-Rahman is pronounced ab-door-rah-MAAN.
Is Abdur-Rahman mentioned in the Quran?
'And the servants of the Most Merciful (ʿibād al-Raḥmān) are those who walk upon the earth humbly' (Quran 25:63).