Raheemah
Raheemah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Merciful, compassionate woman”.
| Meaning | Merciful, compassionate woman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | رحيمة |
| Pronunciation | rah-HEE-mah |
| Arabic root | ر ح م (r-ḥ-m) — mercy, compassion |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Raheemah
Raheemah is the feminine of Raheem (Raḥīm), describing a woman who is kind, gentle and merciful. The spelling with -ah reflects the Arabic feminine ending and is popular with English-speaking families; Rahima is the more common spelling elsewhere. It belongs to the r-ḥ-m family of names, which also includes Rahma and Marhama.
Is Raheemah a Muslim name?
Yes. Raheemah is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning merciful and compassionate.
Is Raheemah in the Quran?
Its root is in the Quran's opening verse: 'In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate' (Quran 1:1).
Where is the name Raheemah used?
Used in South Asia, West Africa and the English-speaking diaspora.
Gifts with the name Raheemah
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Spellings and variants of Raheemah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raheemah mean?
Raheemah means 'Merciful, compassionate woman'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Raheemah a Muslim name?
Yes. Raheemah is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning merciful and compassionate.
How do you write Raheemah in Arabic?
Raheemah is written رحيمة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Raheemah?
Raheemah is pronounced rah-HEE-mah.
Is Raheemah mentioned in the Quran?
Its root is in the Quran's opening verse: 'In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate' (Quran 1:1).