Arham
Arham is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Most merciful; more compassionate”.
| Meaning | Most merciful; more compassionate |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | أرحم |
| Pronunciation | AR-hum |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Arham
Arham is the Arabic arḥam, 'more merciful' or 'most merciful', from the root of mercy. The Quran uses arḥam al-rāḥimīn, Most Merciful of all who show mercy, as a description of God, and for that reason some scholars suggest that, when a person bears the name, it be taken simply as 'very merciful'. In recent years it has rocketed to the top of boys' names in Pakistan and India.
Is Arham a Muslim name?
Arham comes from the Arabic root of mercy and is widely used by South Asian Muslim families. It appears in the phrase 'and He is the Most Merciful of the merciful' (Quran 12:92).
How popular is Arham?
Arham has been very popular in Pakistan and India in recent years.
Gifts with the name Arham
- Arham name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Arham baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Arham
Names similar to Arham
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arham mean?
Arham means 'Most merciful; more compassionate'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Arham a Muslim name?
Arham comes from the Arabic root of mercy and is widely used by South Asian Muslim families. It appears in the phrase 'and He is the Most Merciful of the merciful' (Quran 12:92).
How do you pronounce Arham?
Arham is pronounced AR-hum.
Is Arham a boy or girl name?
Arham is usually a boy name.