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Riḥman is a male given name of Arabic origin. It is a transliteration of the Arabic term رِحْمَان, which shares the same root as rahm, meaning mercy or compassion. The form Riḥmān is related to the divine name Ar-Rahman, one of Islam’s 99 names, but Riḥman itself is typically used as a personal name rather than a divine attribute.

Usage and transliteration vary by language and region. The name is found in many Muslim-majority communities, including South Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. Spelling can differ in Latin script, with common variants such as Rihman, Rihan, Riman, or Rahman, reflecting local phonology and transliteration conventions. In Arabic, the definite article ar- is used with the divine form (Ar-Rahman) but is usually not part of the given name Riḥman.

As a given name, Riḥman is typically chosen for its positive meaning related to mercy and benevolence. It does not denote a specific occupation or place, and it is not associated with a single well-known historical figure. Variants of the name may appear in different cultures and languages, sometimes adapted to local naming patterns.

See also: Ar-Rahman; Rahman (name); Rihan; Rihman.