Rahmah
Rahmah 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, Malaysia, Indonesia |
Meaning and origin of Rahmah
Mercy, one of the great themes of the Quran, is what Rahmah, or Raḥma, means, from the root r-ḥ-m. As a girl's name it is loved across the Muslim world and has picked up many regional forms. Arabs say Rahma, Somalis Rahmo and the Hausa Rahmatu, while speakers of Malay, Urdu and Persian use Rahmat. The -ah ending follows the way the word is written in Arabic.
Is Rahmah a Muslim name?
The Quran applies this word to God's mercy and to the mission of the Prophet ﷺ: 'We have not sent you except as a mercy (raḥmatan) to the worlds' (Quran 21:107).
How popular is Rahmah?
It is used throughout the Muslim world, notably in the Arab world, Africa, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Gifts with the name Rahmah
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Rahmah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rahmah mean?
Rahmah means 'Mercy, compassion'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Rahmah a Muslim name?
The Quran applies this word to God's mercy and to the mission of the Prophet ﷺ: 'We have not sent you except as a mercy (raḥmatan) to the worlds' (Quran 21:107).
How do you pronounce Rahmah?
Rahmah is pronounced RAH-mah.
Is Rahmah a boy or girl name?
Rahmah is usually a girl name.