Rahiim
Rahiim is a Muslim boy name meaning “Merciful, compassionate”.
| Meaning | Merciful, compassionate |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Somali spelling |
| Arabic spelling | رحيم |
| Pronunciation | ra-HEEM |
| Arabic root | ر ح م (r-ḥ-m) — mercy |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rahiim
Rahiim is the Somali spelling of Raḥīm, 'merciful'. Somali writes a long vowel with a double letter, so 'ii' marks the long 'ee'. Al-Raḥīm is one of the names of God, which is why many families prefer ʿAbd al-Raḥīm, though Raḥīm alone is also widely used as a human name.
Is Rahiim a Muslim name?
Yes. Rahiim is the Somali form of Raḥīm, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'merciful'.
Is Rahiim in the Quran?
The word appears in the opening verse 'In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful (al-raḥīm)' (Quran 1:1).
Where is the name Rahiim used?
Used among Somalis in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and the diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rahiim mean?
Rahiim means 'Merciful, compassionate'. It comes from Arabic, Somali spelling.
Is Rahiim a Muslim name?
Yes. Rahiim is the Somali form of Raḥīm, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'merciful'.
How do you write Rahiim in Arabic?
Rahiim is written رحيم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rahiim?
Rahiim is pronounced ra-HEEM.
Is Rahiim mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in the opening verse 'In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful (al-raḥīm)' (Quran 1:1).