Abdurrahman means “slave of The Most Compassionate”. It comes from Ottoman Turkish and Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Abdurrahman is a name of Turkic and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 11 letters.
What does Abdurrahman mean?
Literal meaning
Abdurrahman is a Turkish boy's name recorded on Wiktionary. Its etymology there derives it from عَبْدُ الرَّحْمٰن ‘slave of The Most Compassionate’ (Ottoman Turkish and Arabic), giving the meaning “slave of The Most Compassionate”.[1]
Abdurrahman in Turkish
Where does the name Abdurrahman come from?
Ottoman Turkish and Arabic, borrowing. Inherited from Ottoman Turkish عبد الرحمن (abdurrahmân), derived from Arabic عَبْدُ الرَّحْمٰن (ʕabdu r-raḥmān, “slave of The Most Compassionate”).[1]✓ Documented
Is Abdurrahman a Turkish name?
Yes. Abdurrahman is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Arabic elements.
Abdurrahman across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | AbdurrahmanLatin | Boy | same as above: “slave of The Most Compassionate” | Documented[1,2] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Abdurrahman
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdurrahman[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Abdurrahman
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Abdurrahman rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BeyrekBoy“courteous lord”same language (turkish)
- MahçiçekGirl“moon flower; sunflower”same language (turkish)
- NurçinGirl“gatherer of light”same language (turkish)
- KıyasBoy“comparison, analogy”same language (turkish)
- ÇokmanBoy“mace, club”same language (turkish)
- HacıkadınGirl“pilgrim woman”same language (turkish)
- BayıkBoy“true, genuine; clear”same language (turkish)
- NurcanUnisex“light + soul”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Abdurrahman
What does the name Abdurrahman mean?
Abdurrahman means “slave of The Most Compassionate”. It comes from Ottoman Turkish and Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Abdurrahman a girl's or a boy's name?
Abdurrahman is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Abdurrahman come from?
Abdurrahman is of Ottoman Turkish and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Abdurrahman?
Abdurrahman is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Abdurrahman have?
Abdurrahman has 4 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 11 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Abdurrahman”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 91962618. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology: Inherited from Ottoman Turkish عبد الرحمن (abdurrahmân), derived from Arabic عَبْدُ الرَّحْمٰن (ʕabdu r-raḥmān, “slave of The Most Compassionate”).; Turkish given-name entry; listed as a Turkish given name; headword Abdurrahman
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q20000047. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2446761943. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item with Turkish label
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