Rahman

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Name: rahman

Gender: Masculine

Location: Asia

Language: Arabian

Thematic: Theology

Meaning: Rahman is derived from the Arabic word "ar-Rahman" meaning The Most Beneficent.

Comments: Some Muslims consider it inappropriate to call a person simply by Rahman. Because the word is meant for God who is believed to be "The Most Beneficent". It is more appropriate to call the person by the full name such as "AbdurRahman" or "SaifurRahman".