Rahma
Rahma is a Muslim girl name meaning “Mercy, compassion”.
| Meaning | Mercy, compassion |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | رحمة |
| Pronunciation | RAH-mah |
| Arabic root | ر ح م (r-ḥ-m) — mercy |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rahma
Rahma, Arabic raḥma, means mercy, compassion and tender kindness. It comes from the root r-ḥ-m, which also produces raḥim, the womb, so the word carries the image of the protective, unconditional care a mother gives her child. The same root forms al-Raḥmān and al-Raḥīm, the two names of God recited at the start of almost every chapter of the Quran. A daughter named Rahma is thus given a name that points directly to one of the qualities Muslims most associate with God.
The word raḥma appears many times in the Quran, which describes the Prophet ﷺ as a mercy to the worlds, and Rahma has been used as a girls' name throughout Muslim history. Today it is found from Morocco to Indonesia. Regional forms include Rahmah in Malaysia, Rehma in Pakistan, Rahme in Turkish and the form with -t, Rahmat, which is common in Indonesia, Central Asia and Nigeria and is often used for boys. In Arabic it is written رحمة and pronounced RAH-mah, with a breathy 'h'.
Is Rahma a Muslim name?
Yes. Rahma is a Muslim name meaning 'mercy'. The word rahma appears many times in the Quran.
Is Rahma in the Quran?
The Quran describes the Prophet ﷺ as 'a mercy (raḥma) to the worlds' (Quran 21:107).
Where is the name Rahma used?
Used throughout the Muslim world; Rahmat is common in Indonesia, Malaysia and Nigeria.
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Spellings and variants of Rahma
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rahma mean?
Rahma means 'Mercy, compassion'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Rahma a Muslim name?
Yes. Rahma is a Muslim name meaning 'mercy'. The word rahma appears many times in the Quran.
How do you write Rahma in Arabic?
Rahma is written رحمة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rahma?
Rahma is pronounced RAH-mah.
Is Rahma mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran describes the Prophet ﷺ as 'a mercy (raḥma) to the worlds' (Quran 21:107).
What is the male version of Rahma?
Rahmat is used for boys in many countries, and names such as Rahim and Abdul Rahman come from the same root.
Is Rahma in the Quran?
Yes. The word appears many times, including in 'We have not sent you except as a mercy (raḥma) to the worlds' (Quran 21:107).