Boy name
Rehman name meaning
“the all-embracingly merciful”
Rehman means “the all-embracingly merciful” and is a spelling of Rahman, from Arabic raḥmān. In Türkiye, it is used as a masculine given name. Its shared root with Rahim and the Turkish word rahmet provides a concrete linguistic association, connecting the name with vocabulary expressing mercy and compassion.
What does Rehman mean?
The all-embracingly merciful
In Turkish: rahmeti bütün varlıkları kuşatan
Rahman is a divine name in Islamic usage and the title of a chapter of the Quran. Rehman represents another spelling of the same word. Abdurrahman is a related compound name, with a different construction because it also contains an element meaning servant.
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 Rehman
Rehman is a spelling variant of Rahman, from Arabic raḥmān. The word derives from the Arabic root associated with mercy and compassion.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Rehman in the Quran? | As a word · الرحمن · 20:5The source word raḥmān occurs in the Quran as a divine epithet expressing the breadth of mercy. |
| Starts with | R · Re |
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How to pronounce Rehman
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Arabic | رحمن |
Is Rehman a boy’s name?
Yes, Rehman is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Rehman does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Rehman
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
FAQ about the name Rehman
What is the meaning of Rehman?
Rehman means “the all-embracingly merciful”. Rehman is a spelling variant of Rahman, from Arabic raḥmān. The word derives from the Arabic root associated with mercy and compassion.
Is Rehman a boy’s name?
Yes, Rehman is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Rehman in the Quran?
As a word. The source word raḥmān occurs in the Quran as a divine epithet expressing the breadth of mercy. (e.g.: 20:5)
What is the origin of the name Rehman?
Rehman is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Rehman have?
Rehman has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Rehman?
Rehman does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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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