Boy name
Rahman name meaning
“abundantly merciful; boundless in compassion”
Rahman means “abundantly merciful” or “boundless in compassion.” Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic raḥmān, an intensive form built from the root expressing mercy. It shares that root with Rahim and Rahmet and is associated with a divine name in Islamic tradition.
What does Rahman mean?
Abundantly merciful; boundless in compassion
In Turkish: çok merhametli, rahmeti geniş
Rahman has a clear Islamic association as a divine name. The Quranic chapter al-Rahman bears the same word, which also appears alongside al-Rahim in the basmala. Abdurrahman is a related compound, and Rahman and Rahim belong to the same Arabic root family.
The ending “-an” is a common final sound rather than a suffix with one shared meaning here. Aslan, Hasan and Yaman have different origins and structures despite their matching endings. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin of the name Rahman
It comes from Arabic raḥmān, an intensive formation from the root r-ḥ-m, associated with mercy. The word emphasizes abundant compassion.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Rahman in the Quran? | As a word · الرحمن · 55:1, 20:5Rahman occurs in the Quran as a divine designation, and the sura al-Rahman takes its name from this word. |
| Starts with | R · Ra |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Rahman
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Rahman Salih
Meaning of each name
- Rahman: abundantly merciful; boundless in compassion
- Salih: good, virtuous, righteous
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Abdülvahap Rahman
Meaning of each name
- Abdülvahap: servant of the Bestower
- Rahman: abundantly merciful; boundless in compassion
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Rahman Mohammed
Meaning of each name
- Rahman: abundantly merciful; boundless in compassion
- Mohammed: praised; worthy of praise
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Halef Rahman
Meaning of each name
- Halef: successor, one who follows another
- Rahman: abundantly merciful; boundless in compassion
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Rahman Muhlis
Meaning of each name
- Rahman: abundantly merciful; boundless in compassion
- Muhlis: sincere, wholehearted, devoted
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Azem Rahman
Meaning of each name
- Azem: Very great, the greatest
- Rahman: abundantly merciful; boundless in compassion
How to pronounce Rahman
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾahman/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | رحمن |
Is Rahman a boy’s name?
Yes, Rahman is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Rahman does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 8 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Rahman
Names with related meanings
- Ensar♂Helpers, supporters
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Semih♂Generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Rahmi♂Associated with mercy and compassion
- Mazlum♂Someone subjected to oppression or injustice
- Şefik♂Compassionate, affectionate, caring
- Rafet♂Compassion
- Atıf♂Compassionate
- Rahim♂Deeply merciful, compassionate
- Abdürrahim♂Servant of God, the Merciful
- Rauf♂Deeply compassionate and merciful
- Raif♂Compassionate
Famous people named Rahman
- Rahman Bilici · b. 1989
- Rahman Buğra Çağıran · b. 1995
- Rahman Soyudoğru · b. 1989
- Rahman Oğuz Kobya · b. 1988
- Rahman Altın · b. 1971
- Rahman Başaran
- Rahman Can Güneri · b. 2006
- Rahman Yavuz
FAQ about the name Rahman
What is the meaning of Rahman?
Rahman means “abundantly merciful; boundless in compassion”. It comes from Arabic raḥmān, an intensive formation from the root r-ḥ-m, associated with mercy. The word emphasizes abundant compassion.
Is Rahman a boy’s name?
Yes, Rahman is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Rahman in the Quran?
As a word. Rahman occurs in the Quran as a divine designation, and the sura al-Rahman takes its name from this word. (e.g.: 55:1, 20:5)
What is the origin of the name Rahman?
Rahman is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Rahman have?
Rahman has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Rahman?
Rahman does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 8 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Rahman?
Some ideas: Rahman Salih; Abdülvahap Rahman; Rahman Mohammed.
Famous people named Rahman?
Notable people named Rahman include Rahman Bilici, Rahman Buğra Çağıran, Rahman Soyudoğru.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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