Rahma
Rahma is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Mercy, compassion”.
| Meaning | Mercy, compassion |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | رحمة |
| Pronunciation | RAH-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Rahma
Rahma is the Arabic word for mercy and compassion. It shares the root r-ḥ-m with al-Raḥmān and al-Raḥīm, the divine names repeated at the opening of nearly every chapter of the Quran. Because of that link, parents see it as one of the richest and most meaningful names they could give a daughter. Regional forms include Rahmat, which is common in Indonesia, Malaysia and Nigeria.
Is Rahma a Muslim name?
The Quran uses the word rahma many times, including when it calls the Prophet ﷺ 'a mercy (raḥma) to the worlds' (Quran 21:107).
How popular is Rahma?
It is used across the Muslim world, while the form Rahmat is favoured in Indonesia, Malaysia and Nigeria.
Gifts with the name Rahma
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Spellings and variants of Rahma
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rahma mean?
Rahma means 'Mercy, compassion'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Rahma a Muslim name?
The Quran uses the word rahma many times, including when it calls the Prophet ﷺ 'a mercy (raḥma) to the worlds' (Quran 21:107).
How do you pronounce Rahma?
Rahma is pronounced RAH-mah.
Is Rahma a boy or girl name?
Rahma is usually a girl name.