Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic, Indian
Meaning: Merciful, Compassionate, Merciful Origin Islamic
Pronunciation: RAH-man, /ˈrɑː.mɑːn/, R AA M AH N
Popularity Rank: #2,305
Derived from the Arabic word 'rahman' meaning 'merciful'. It is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition, emphasizing mercy and compassion.
The name Rahman is of Arabic, Indian origin and means Merciful, Compassionate, Merciful Origin Islamic, 55th Surah of the Quran, Affectionate, Gracious. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Rahman is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, and 79 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: RAH-man
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈrɑː.mɑːn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R AA M AH N
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Rahman is recorded 28,701 times globally, ranking it as the 2,305th most common name worldwide.
Rahman is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 7,523 occurrences, making it the 394th most popular name in the country.
In Iran, the name Rahman is found among 1 in every 144 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #394 | 1 : 384 |
| Malaysia | #238 | 1 : 480 |
| United Arab Emirates | #268 | 1 : 401 |
| Turkey | #1,136 | 1 : 516 |
| Bangladesh | #229 | 1 : 315 |
| Iran | #353 | 1 : 144 |
| Oman | #533 | 1 : 640 |
| Iraq | #1,704 | 1 : 1,286 |
| Singapore | #412 | 1 : 610 |
| Kuwait | #429 | 1 : 744 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Rahman from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: July 1, 2024 01:59 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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