Rahim
Rahim is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Merciful, compassionate”.
| Meaning | Merciful, compassionate |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | رحيم |
| Pronunciation | rah-HEEM |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide, Central Asia, Turkey, Balkans |
Meaning and origin of Rahim
Rahim is the standard way to transliterate Raḥīm, merciful, from the root r-ḥ-m. It stands on its own and also appears in compounds such as ʿAbd al-Raḥīm, while Persian and Turkic speakers have formed Rahimjon and Rahimullah from it. Turkish and Bosnian speakers use the same form. Since al-Raḥīm is also one of God's names, some parents opt for the ʿAbd version, but plain Rahim has a long history of use.
Is Rahim a Muslim name?
Rahim means merciful and recalls the opening verse of the Quran: 'In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate (al-Raḥīm)' (Quran 1:1).
How popular is Rahim?
It is widely used from South and Central Asia to Turkey, the Balkans and Africa.
Gifts with the name Rahim
- Rahim name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Rahim
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rahim mean?
Rahim means 'Merciful, compassionate'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Rahim a Muslim name?
Rahim means merciful and recalls the opening verse of the Quran: 'In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate (al-Raḥīm)' (Quran 1:1).
How do you pronounce Rahim?
Rahim is pronounced rah-HEEM.
Is Rahim a boy or girl name?
Rahim is usually a boy name.