Rahmo
Rahmo is a Muslim girl name of Somali form of Arabic Rahma origin, meaning “Mercy, compassion”.
| Meaning | Mercy, compassion |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Somali form of Arabic Rahma |
| Written as | رحمة |
| Pronunciation | RAH-mo |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Somalia, Djibouti, Kenya, Ethiopia |
Meaning and origin of Rahmo
Rahmo is the Somali version of the Arabic Rahma, mercy, from the root r-ḥ-m. Somali frequently changes the final -a of Arabic women's names into -o, just as Halima becomes Xaliimo and Fatima becomes Faadumo. The name is a common choice for girls in Somalia, Somaliland and Djibouti. It is equally familiar in Somali communities in Ethiopia and Kenya and among families who have settled further abroad.
Is Rahmo a Muslim name?
As the Somali form of Rahma, Rahmo carries the same Quranic word, which appears in 'We have not sent you except as a mercy (raḥmatan) to the worlds' (Quran 21:107).
How popular is Rahmo?
Somali families in the Horn of Africa and the diaspora use it widely.
Gifts with the name Rahmo
- Rahmo name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Rahmo baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Rahmo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rahmo mean?
Rahmo means 'Mercy, compassion'. It is of Somali form of Arabic Rahma origin.
Is Rahmo a Muslim name?
As the Somali form of Rahma, Rahmo carries the same Quranic word, which appears in 'We have not sent you except as a mercy (raḥmatan) to the worlds' (Quran 21:107).
How do you pronounce Rahmo?
Rahmo is pronounced RAH-mo.
Is Rahmo a boy or girl name?
Rahmo is usually a girl name.