Rahim
Rahim is a Muslim boy name meaning “Merciful, compassionate”.
| Meaning | Merciful, compassionate |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | رحيم |
| Pronunciation | rah-HEEM |
| Arabic root | ر ح م (r-ḥ-m) — mercy, compassion |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rahim
Rahim is the standard transliteration of Raḥīm, merciful. It is used on its own and in compounds such as ʿAbd al-Raḥīm and, in Persian and Turkic lands, Rahimjon or Rahimullah. In Turkish and Bosnian it appears as Rahim too. Because al-Raḥīm is a Name of God, some families prefer the ʿAbd form, but plain Rahim has long been in use.
Is Rahim a Muslim name?
Yes. Rahim is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning merciful, used throughout the Muslim world.
Is Rahim in the Quran?
It appears in the opening verse of the Quran: 'In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate (al-Raḥīm)' (Quran 1:1).
Where is the name Rahim used?
Widely used from South Asia and Central Asia to Turkey, the Balkans and Africa.
Gifts with the name Rahim
- Rahim name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Rahim baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a small commission from these links, at no extra cost to you.
Spellings and variants of Rahim
More boy names like Rahim
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rahim mean?
Rahim means 'Merciful, compassionate'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Rahim a Muslim name?
Yes. Rahim is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning merciful, used throughout the Muslim world.
How do you write Rahim in Arabic?
Rahim is written رحيم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rahim?
Rahim is pronounced rah-HEEM.
Is Rahim mentioned in the Quran?
It appears in the opening verse of the Quran: 'In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate (al-Raḥīm)' (Quran 1:1).