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Rehman: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“most merciful”

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رحمان

رَحْمٰن

Rehman (رحمان, Arabic رَحْمٰن) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “most merciful”. It comes from the Arabic root ر ح م. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ر ح م.

Rehman at a glance

Meaning: most merciful
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: reh-maan
Syllables: 2
Letters: 6
First letter: R · ر

Meaning of Rehman

In English: most merciful
اردو میں معنی: نہایت رحم والا

Origin and history of Rehman

Lane gives raḥmān as the Most Merciful, a name of Allah. Many scholars hold that it belongs to Allah alone and prefer Abdur Rahman; the short form is still used in Pakistan.

Rootر ح م

How to say and write Rehman

Say it: reh-maan2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Rehman
Urdu: رحمان
Original script: رَحْمٰن
Other spellings: Rahman
Themes: Faith Kindness

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Questions about the name Rehman

What does the name Rehman mean?

Rehman means “most merciful”. In Urdu: نہایت رحم والا. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Rehman a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Rehman is a boy’s name.

Is Rehman a Muslim name?

Yes. Rehman is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives raḥmān as the Most Merciful, a name of Allah. Many scholars hold that it belongs to Allah alone and prefer Abdur Rahman; the short form is still used in Pakistan.

How do you pronounce Rehman?

Say it “reh-maan”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Rehman in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Rehman is written رحمان. In its original script: رَحْمٰن.

What are other spellings of Rehman?

Rehman is also spelled Rahman.

Is the meaning of Rehman verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.