Abdurrahman
Meaning of Abdurrahman
The name Abdurrahman, a male given name of Arabic origin, means "servant of the Merciful" and is a deeply spiritual and meaningful choice for many Muslim families. It is derived from the Arabic elements "Abd," meaning servant, and "Ar-Rahman," one of the 99 names of Allah in Islam, which translates to "the Merciful." Pronounced as ab-door-RAH-mahn in Arabic and ab-dur-RAH-muhn in English, this name carries connotations of devotion and piety. A common variation is Abdulrahman. In the United States, Abdurrahman has seen modest but consistent usage over the years. For instance, in 2023, it ranked 2929th with 42 occurrences. The name's enduring presence reflects its cultural significance and timeless appeal among those who cherish its profound religious roots.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as ab-door-RAH-mahn (/æbdʊrˈrɑh.mɑn/)
English
- Pronunced as ab-dur-RAH-muhn (/æbˈdɜrˌrɑmən/)
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Similar Names to Abdurrahman
Notable People Named Abdurrahman
| Abdurrahman Wahid, also known as Gus Dur, was an Indonesian politician and Islamic religious leader who served as the 4th president of Indonesia from 1999 to 2001, and was the founder of the National Awakening Party (PKB). |
| Alhaji Abdurrahman Shugaba Darman (1920–2010) was a Nigerian politician from Borno State and a founding member of the Great Nigeria People's Party. |
| Abdurrahman Abdi Pasha was an Ottoman official, historian, and poet who served as kubbe veziri and governor of several provinces, and is known for his historical account Tarikh-e Neshanji Abdurrahman Pasha. |
| Abdurrahman Mahmoud Aidiid, also known as Soltelco, is a Somalilander politician and former Mayor of Hargeisa. |
