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Abdur-Rahman is an Arabic name meaning 'Servant of the Most Gracious'. It combines 'Abd' (servant) with 'Ar-Rahman', one of Allah's names meaning The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful, The One whose mercy encompasses all of creation. This is one of the most beloved names to Allah, as the Prophet ﷺ said: 'The most beloved names to Allah are Abdullah and Abdur-Rahman.' Ar-Rahman refers to Allah's universal mercy that extends to all beings. This name is highly encouraged and has been borne by countless Muslims throughout history, including many rulers and scholars.

✨ Universal Mercy✨ Compassion✨ Forgiveness✨ Kindness

All information verified by certified Islamic scholars. May Allah bless your child with a righteous name and life. Ameen.

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Arabic

Abdur-Rahman

Meaning:Servant of the Most Gracious
🇬🇧English

Abdur-Rahman

Servant of the Most Gracious

🇵🇰Urdu

عبد الرحمن

بے حد مہربان کے بندے

🇸🇦Arabic

عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَٰن

عبد الرحمن الرحيم

Also written as: Abdul Rahman, Abd al-Rahman, Abdirahman, Abderrahmane

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Abdur-Rahman

Abdur-Rahman is an Arabic name meaning 'Servant of the Most Gracious'. It combines 'Abd' (servant) with 'Ar-Rahman', one of Allah's names meaning The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful, The One whose mercy encompasses all of creation. This is one of the most beloved names to Allah, as the Prophet ﷺ said: 'The most beloved names to Allah are Abdullah and Abdur-Rahman.' Ar-Rahman refers to Allah's universal mercy that extends to all beings. This name is highly encouraged and has been borne by countless Muslims throughout history, including many rulers and scholars.

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Urdu

عبد الرحمن

عبد الرحمن عربی نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'بے حد مہربان کے بندے'۔ یہ 'عبد' اور 'الرحمن' سے مرکب ہے جو اللہ تعالیٰ کے اسماء میں سے ہے۔ یہ اللہ کے سب سے محبوب ناموں میں سے ہے۔ الرحمن اللہ کی وہ رحمت ہے جو تمام مخلوق پر شامل ہے۔ نبی کریم ﷺ نے فرمایا کہ یہ اللہ کو سب سے زیادہ محبوب نام ہے۔ یہ نام پوری اسلامی تاریخ میں بے شمار مسلمانوں نے اختیار کیا ہے۔

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Arabic

عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَٰن

عبد الرحمن اسم عربي يعني 'عبد الرحمن الرحيم'. يتكون من 'عبد' و'الرحمن' وهو من أسماء الله الحسنى. هذا من أحب الأسماء إلى الله. الرحمن يفيد رحمة الله الواسعة التي تشمل جميع الخلق. قال النبي محمد ﷺ إن هذا الاسم من أحب الأسماء إلى الله.

Quranic References

"الرَّحْمَٰنُ"

The Most Gracious - an entire Surah named after this attribute of Allah.Surah Ar-Rahman, Verse 1

Prophetic Traditions

"The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'The most beloved names to Allah are Abdullah and Abdur-Rahman.'"

Sahih Muslim✓ Sahih

Famous Personalities

Abdur Rahman ibn Awf

Companionship

One of the ten promised Paradise, a wealthy companion known for his generosity and business acumen. He used his wealth to support the Muslim community and was among the earliest converts to Islam.

Abdur Rahman Khan

Leadership

Emir of Afghanistan from 1880 to 1901, known as the 'Iron Amir' who centralized power and modernized the Afghan state. His reign established the modern borders of Afghanistan.

Abdur Rahman Biswas

Politics

Former President of Bangladesh, serving from 1991 to 1996. He was a respected statesman who played a significant role in Bangladesh's transition to parliamentary democracy.

Abdur Rahman (actor)

Entertainment

A prominent Bangladeshi film actor and director (1937-2005) who appeared in over 300 films. He was known for his versatile acting and contributions to Bengali cinema.

Historical Figures

Abd al-Rahman I

Era: 731-788 CE

Umayyad prince who founded the Umayyad Emirate of Córdoba in Spain, establishing a golden age of Islamic civilization in Al-Andalus.

Abd al-Rahman III

Era: 890-961 CE

Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba who transformed Al-Andalus into a powerful and culturally rich state, known for his patronage of arts and sciences.

Tunku Abdul Rahman

Era: 1903-1990 CE

First Prime Minister of Malaysia, known as the 'Father of Independence' (Bapa Kemerdekaan). He led Malaysia to independence from British rule and was instrumental in forming the Federation of Malaysia.

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Name Information
First LetterA
Name Length12 letters
LanguagesArabic, Urdu, Persian, Turkish, Malay, Somali
Islamic Ruling
✓ permissible

Abdur-Rahman is among the most recommended names as it combines servitude with Allah's attribute of universal mercy.

Scholar Consensus: agreed

Quick Reference
🇬🇧 EnglishAbdur-Rahman
🇵🇰 Urduعبد الرحمن
🇸🇦 Arabicعَبْدُ الرَّحْمَٰن
Popularity
#20
Global Rank
+12%
Trend

Top 25 • Worldwide - All Muslim countries

Compatibility
Mercy99%
Compassion98%
Kindness97%

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