Indian name meaning
Rehman
♂ BoyReh·man · 2 syllables
The most merciful
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Rahman
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| R | e | h | m | a | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
2 + 5 + 5 + 4 + 1 + 5 = 22, then 2 + 2 = 4. So Rehman carries the name number 4.
About the name Rehman
Rehman is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “The most merciful.”
Spoken aloud it is Reh·man — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Rahman; both spellings are the same name. Rehman is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rehman mean?
Rehman means “The most merciful.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Rehman a boy or a girl name?
Rehman is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Rehman?
Rehman is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Rehman?
Rehman has 2 syllables and is said as Reh·man.
What are the other spellings of Rehman?
Rehman is also commonly spelled Rahman. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Rehman?
In the Chaldean system, Rehman has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Rehman a common name in India?
Rehman appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Rehman?
For a sister to Rehman, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Raahi, Rabab, Rahmat or Rania all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Rehman?
Naman, Iman, Suman or Aman share Rehman's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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