Rehman
Rehman is an Urdu spelling variant of Rahman, derived from Arabic and associated with the divine name meaning “the Most Merciful.”
Rehman developed as a South Asian spelling variant of the Arabic name Rahman. The form reflects pronunciation and transliteration patterns commonly used in Urdu and related languages of the Indian subcontinent. Because Rahman is connected with one of the divine names in Islam, the variant Rehman became widely used in Muslim communities in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh.
Over time the name appeared both as a personal name and as a family name. In South Asia it is commonly found in compound devotional names such as Abdul Rehman. The spelling Rehman remains one of the most recognizable regional variants of Rahman.
- Rehman Chishti21st century • Politics
British politician who served as Member of Parliament for Gillingham and Rainham.
- Rehman Khalid21st century • Baseball
Pakistani baseball player who has represented Pakistan in international competition.
- Rehman Rahi20th–21st century • Literature
Kashmiri poet, translator, and literary critic known for major contributions to modern Kashmiri literature.
- Rehman Sobhan20th–21st century • Economics
Bangladeshi economist and public intellectual known for his role in the country’s economic policy discussions.
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Is Rehman a boy or girl name?
Rehman is typically a boy’s name.
What does Rehman mean?
Rehman is an Urdu spelling variant of Rahman, derived from Arabic and associated with the divine name meaning “the Most Merciful.”
Is Rehman an Islamic name?
Rehman is used in Islamic naming traditions, especially in communities influenced by Arabic and Muslim culture.
Where does Rehman come from?
Rehman is commonly associated with Arabic.
What are the forms of Rehman?
Common forms and spellings include: Rahman, Rəhman, Rahmon.
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