Rehman

Rehman Meaning & Origin

About Rehman
The surname Rehman is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "rahman," meaning "merciful" or "compassionate." It is often used as a title for Allah in Islam, emphasizing his benevolence and kindness. As a surname, Rehman is commonly found among Muslims, particularly those of South Asian descent, and signifies a connection to the qualities of mercy and compassion associated with the name of Allah.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rehman: 3,311
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,784
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.12

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RMN
🗽 NYSIIS
RANA
🔊 Soundex
R0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɛmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rehman in Braille

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

The name Rehman in braille

How to sign the name Rehman using Sign Language

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

The name Rehman in sign language

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