Rahman

Rahman Meaning & Origin

About Rahman
The surname Rahman is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "rahman," meaning "merciful" or "compassionate." It is often used as a personal name in Islamic cultures, referring to one of the 99 names of Allah, which signifies divine mercy and compassion. As a surname, Rahman is commonly found among Muslims, particularly those with South Asian or Middle Eastern heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Rahman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Rahman: 18,097
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,994
  • Frequency per 100k people: 6.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rahman based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Rahman is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RMN
🗽 NYSIIS
RANA
🔊 Soundex
R0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AA1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɑmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rahman in Braille

Here's how to represent Rahman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Rahman in braille

How to sign the name Rahman using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Rahman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Rahman in sign language

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