Rəhman
Rəhman is the Azerbaijani spelling of Rahman, connected with the Arabic name meaning “the Most Merciful,” one of the ninety-nine names of Allah (asmāʾu llāhi l-ḥusnā) in Islamic tradition.
Rəhman developed as the Azerbaijani form of the Arabic name Rahman. The spelling reflects Azerbaijani phonology, particularly the vowel letter “ə,” which represents a distinct sound in the language. Through centuries of Islamic cultural influence, Arabic personal names entered Azerbaijani naming traditions and adapted to local pronunciation and orthography.
In Azerbaijan the name appears both independently and as part of longer devotional names. It remains associated with Islamic heritage and is recognized across many Turkic-speaking communities. The form Rəhman continues to be used in modern Azerbaijan as a personal name and also appears in family names.
- Rəhman Quliyev20th–21st century • Theatre
Azerbaijani cultural figure and former director of the Azerbaijan State Puppet Theatre.
- Rəhman Rasimoğlu21st century • Music
Azerbaijani musician known as a performer of traditional instruments such as zurna and balaban.
- Rəhman Əzizzadə21st century • Military service
Azerbaijani serviceman and veteran associated with the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
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Is Rəhman a boy or girl name?
Rəhman is typically a boy’s name.
What does Rəhman mean?
Rəhman is the Azerbaijani spelling of Rahman, connected with the Arabic name meaning “the Most Merciful,” one of the ninety-nine names of Allah (asmāʾu llāhi l-ḥusnā) in Islamic tradition.
Is Rəhman an Islamic name?
Rəhman is used in Islamic naming traditions, especially in communities influenced by Arabic and Muslim culture.
Where does Rəhman come from?
Rəhman is commonly associated with Arabic.
What are the forms of Rəhman?
Common forms and spellings include: Rahman, Rehman, Rahmon.
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