Rahima
Rahima is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Merciful, kind”.
| Meaning | Merciful, kind |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | رحيمة |
| Pronunciation | rah-HEE-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bangladesh, India, Central Asia, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Rahima
Rahima, or Raḥīma, is the feminine of Rahim and describes a merciful, kind woman. Its root, r-ḥ-m, is the root of mercy and compassion. Turkic peoples, Central Asians, Indians and Bangladeshis all use it, and in Bosnia and Turkey it is written Rahima or Rahime. Some later stories, not the Quran, also give Rahima as the name of the Prophet Ayyub's wife.
Is Rahima a Muslim name?
With its meaning of merciful and kind, Rahima shares the root that opens the Quran: 'In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate' (Quran 1:1).
How popular is Rahima?
It is common in Bangladesh, India, Central Asia, Turkey and the Balkans.
Gifts with the name Rahima
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Spellings and variants of Rahima
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rahima mean?
Rahima means 'Merciful, kind'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Rahima a Muslim name?
With its meaning of merciful and kind, Rahima shares the root that opens the Quran: 'In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate' (Quran 1:1).
How do you pronounce Rahima?
Rahima is pronounced rah-HEE-mah.
Is Rahima a boy or girl name?
Rahima is usually a girl name.