Abd al-Rahman

In Arabic: عبد الرحمن

A servanthood name: the one who worships Allah’s vast mercy, the All‑Merciful

اسم عبودية لله تعالى: العبد المتعبِّد لرحمة الرحمن الواسعة، كثير الخير

  • Boy name
  • Islamic tradition
  • Faith
  • Longer
  • Strong sound
  • Common
  • Pan-Arab

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    عبد, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

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    Pleased to meet you, I'm عبد الرحمن.

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  • Abd al-RazzaqA name expressing reliance on Allah, the provider of sustenance from His abundant فضلLearn more

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What does the name Abd al-Rahman mean?
A servanthood name: the one who worships Allah’s vast mercy, the All‑Merciful
Is Abd al-Rahman a boy or a girl name?
Abd al-Rahman is a boy name.
How is Abd al-Rahman written in English?
Abd al-Rahman in Arabic: عبد الرحمن.
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