Surname · Arabic origin
Rahman
Meaning
The surname Rahman means Most merciful.
Origin
Arabic
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Rahman
Rahman (al-Raḥmān) means “the most merciful,” a name of God, often as ʿAbd al-Rahman.
What kind of surname is Rahman?
Rahman is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Arabic naming tradition — you can read how Arabic surnames were formed on our Arabic last names page.
Other Arabic surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Rahman mean?
The surname Rahman means Most merciful. Rahman (al-Raḥmān) means “the most merciful,” a name of God, often as ʿAbd al-Rahman.
Where does the surname Rahman come from?
Rahman is a surname of Arabic origin.
What kind of surname is Rahman?
Rahman is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other Arabic surnames?
Other Arabic surnames include Amin, Aziz, Baghdadi, Haddad, Hakim, Halabi.