Merciful, compassionate
Rehman is a variant of the Arabic name Rahman, which is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition. It signifies a deep sense of mercy and benevolence toward all of creation. In many cultures, it is often preceded by 'Abdul' to mean 'servant of the Merciful'.
Less common today
Rehman isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,178 in 2003.
Prominent Indian film actor known for his work in the 1950s-70s
Renowned Bangladeshi economist and social democrat
Legendary Indian actress (surname match, but often cited in name discussions)
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
