Rahmat
Rahmat is a Muslim unisex name of Arabic, Persian / Urdu / Malay form origin, meaning “Mercy, blessing”.
| Meaning | Mercy, blessing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic, Persian / Urdu / Malay form |
| Written as | رحمت |
| Pronunciation | RAH-mat |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, Afghanistan, Central Asia, Indonesia |
Meaning and origin of Rahmat
Rahmat is the form that the Arabic raḥma, mercy, takes in Malay, Turkish, Urdu and Persian, where the feminine ending is spoken as -t. It comes from the root r-ḥ-m, mercy and compassion. In Indonesia, Central Asia, Afghanistan and Pakistan it is mostly given to boys, though in some places girls receive it too. It also forms part of compounds such as Rahmatullah, 'mercy of God'.
Is Rahmat a Muslim name?
Muslims use Rahmat for boys and girls alike as a local form of Rahma. Its source word appears in 'We have not sent you except as a mercy (raḥmatan) to the worlds' (Quran 21:107).
How popular is Rahmat?
It is common in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Central Asia and Indonesia, mostly for boys.
Gifts with the name Rahmat
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Spellings and variants of Rahmat
Names similar to Rahmat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rahmat mean?
Rahmat means 'Mercy, blessing'. It is of Arabic, Persian / Urdu / Malay form origin.
Is Rahmat a Muslim name?
Muslims use Rahmat for boys and girls alike as a local form of Rahma. Its source word appears in 'We have not sent you except as a mercy (raḥmatan) to the worlds' (Quran 21:107).
How do you pronounce Rahmat?
Rahmat is pronounced RAH-mat.
Is Rahmat a boy or girl name?
Rahmat is used for both boys and girls.