Abdurrahman
Abdurrahman 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-dur-rah-MAAN |
| Arabic root | ر ح م (r-ḥ-m) — mercy |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdurrahman
Abdurrahman reflects how ʿAbd al-Raḥmān is actually pronounced, with the l of al- assimilated into the r. It means 'servant of the Most Merciful', and the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ named it, with ʿAbd Allāh, as most beloved to God. Bearers include the Companion ʿAbd al-Raḥmān ibn ʿAwf and ʿAbd al-Raḥmān I, founder of the Umayyad emirate of Córdoba.
Is Abdurrahman a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdurrahman is a Muslim name meaning servant of the Most Merciful, one of the names most loved by God.
Is Abdurrahman in the Quran?
Al-Raḥmān opens Surah al-Raḥmān: 'The Most Merciful' (Quran 55:1).
Where is the name Abdurrahman used?
Used worldwide; this one-word spelling is especially common in Turkey, Indonesia, Bosnia and Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdurrahman mean?
Abdurrahman means 'Servant of the Most Merciful'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdurrahman a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdurrahman is a Muslim name meaning servant of the Most Merciful, one of the names most loved by God.
How do you write Abdurrahman in Arabic?
Abdurrahman is written عبد الرحمن in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdurrahman?
Abdurrahman is pronounced ab-dur-rah-MAAN.
Is Abdurrahman mentioned in the Quran?
Al-Raḥmān opens Surah al-Raḥmān: 'The Most Merciful' (Quran 55:1).