Rahman

This article is about the name. For other uses, see Rahman (disambiguation).

Rahman ({{|ˈrɑːmɑːn}}) is a given name and surname of Arabic origin. The name derives from the Arabic root raḥm (ر ح م), meaning "mercy" or "compassion", and is associated with Ar-Rahmān (ٱلرَّحْمَـٰن), one of the names of God in Islam. In many Muslim-majority cultures the element Rahman appears as an independent name, as part of compound names (for example, Abd al-Rahman / Abdur Rahman), and as a patronymic or family name across South Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Etymology

The element Rahman originates from the Arabic adjective raḥmān (رحمن), often translated as "the Merciful" or "most Merciful". In Islamic theology Ar-Rahmān is an epithet of God and appears frequently in the Qur'an. Use of the name in personal names reflects religious and cultural traditions that invoke divine attributes.

Usage

Rahman functions both as:

• a given name in some regions;
• a component of compound names, notably Abd al-Rahman (servant of the Merciful);
• a surname or family name, particularly in South Asia (Bangladesh, India, Pakistan), where Arabic-derived names became established through Islamic and cultural influence.

The form and transliteration vary by language and orthography: Rahman, Rehman, Ruhman, and others.

Variants and transliteration

Common variant spellings and related forms include:

• Abd al-Rahman, Abdur Rahman, Abdelrahman
• Rehman (South Asian variant)
• Rahmaan, Rahmun

Transliterations depend on local scripts (Arabic, Bengali, Devanagari, Urdu, Latin) and phonological systems.

Notable people

This is a non-exhaustive list of people whose name includes Rahman.

• A. R. Rahman (born 1967) — Indian composer, singer and music producer noted for film scores and international collaborations.
• Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (1920–1975) — Bengali politician and central figure in the founding of Bangladesh.
• Abdul Rahman — (various individuals; see disambiguation).
• Rehman (actor) (1921–1981) — Pakistani film actor (example of South Asian surname variant).

For a fuller list, see the relevant disambiguation pages.

See also

• Abd al-Rahman
• Rahman (disambiguation)
• List of Arabic theophoric names

External links

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People

• Rahman (name), an Arabic male personal name
  • Short form of Abd al-Rahman
• Rahman (actor) (born 1967), Indian actor
• Rahman (Bengali actor) (1937 - 2005)
• A. R. Rahman (born 1967), Indian music composer and singer

Places

• Rahman, Casimcea, Tulcea, Romania
• Rahmanabad-e Zagheh-ye Lalvand, or Rahman, Lorestan Province, Iran
• Deh-e Rahman, or Rahman, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran

See also

• Al rahman (disambiguation)
• Rehman (disambiguation)
• Raman (disambiguation)
• Ramen (disambiguation)
• Rachman
• Rahma (disambiguation)

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