Rehman
Rehman is a Muslim boy name meaning “The Most Merciful (a name of God)”.
| Meaning | The Most Merciful (a name of God) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | رحمان |
| Pronunciation | reh-MAAN |
| Arabic root | ر ح م (r-ḥ-m) — mercy |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rehman
Rehman is the South Asian spelling of al-Raḥmān, the Most Merciful, one of the principal names of God that opens every surah after Bismillah. In South Asia it is often used as a shortened family or given name, for example by the composer A. R. Rahman. Strictly, al-Raḥmān is a name belonging to God alone, so the traditional form for a person is Abdur Rehman, 'servant of the Most Merciful'.
Is Rehman a Muslim name?
Rehman is an Islamic name, but scholars generally advise that al-Rahman is reserved for God, so the preferred given name is Abdur Rehman (servant of the Most Merciful). Rehman is common as a surname or short form.
Is Rehman in the Quran?
Surah 55 opens with this name: 'The Most Merciful (al-Raḥmān), taught the Quran' (Quran 55:1–2).
Where is the name Rehman used?
Widely used in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, often as a surname or in Abdur Rehman.
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Spellings and variants of Rehman
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rehman mean?
Rehman means 'The Most Merciful (a name of God)'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Rehman a Muslim name?
Rehman is an Islamic name, but scholars generally advise that al-Rahman is reserved for God, so the preferred given name is Abdur Rehman (servant of the Most Merciful). Rehman is common as a surname or short form.
How do you write Rehman in Arabic?
Rehman is written رحمان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rehman?
Rehman is pronounced reh-MAAN.
Is Rehman mentioned in the Quran?
Surah 55 opens with this name: 'The Most Merciful (al-Raḥmān), taught the Quran' (Quran 55:1–2).