Raheemah
Raheemah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “A merciful, compassionate woman”.
| Meaning | A merciful, compassionate woman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | رحيمة |
| Pronunciation | rah-HEE-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Nigeria, Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Raheemah
Raheemah is the feminine of Raheem, or Raḥīm, and describes a woman of kindness, gentleness and mercy. It comes from the root r-ḥ-m, mercy and compassion, which also gives names like Rahma and Marhama. The -ah ending reflects the Arabic feminine form and appeals to families in English-speaking countries. Outside that setting, the spelling Rahima is the one more often seen.
Is Raheemah a Muslim name?
Raheemah means merciful, and its root opens the Quran: 'In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate' (Quran 1:1).
How popular is Raheemah?
It is used in South Asia, West Africa and among English-speaking Muslims abroad.
Gifts with the name Raheemah
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Spellings and variants of Raheemah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raheemah mean?
Raheemah means 'A merciful, compassionate woman'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Raheemah a Muslim name?
Raheemah means merciful, and its root opens the Quran: 'In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate' (Quran 1:1).
How do you pronounce Raheemah?
Raheemah is pronounced rah-HEE-mah.
Is Raheemah a boy or girl name?
Raheemah is usually a girl name.