Rahmah
Rahmah 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, compassion |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rahmah
Rahmah (Raḥma) is the Arabic word for mercy, one of the central ideas of the Quran. As a girl's name it is popular across the Muslim world and has many local forms: Rahma in the Arab world, Rahmo in Somalia, Rahmatu in Hausa, and Rahmat in Persian, Urdu and Malay. The spelling with -ah follows the written Arabic ending.
Is Rahmah a Muslim name?
Yes. Rahmah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning mercy. It is a word the Quran uses for God's mercy and for the Prophet's mission.
Is Rahmah in the Quran?
The Quran says of the Prophet ﷺ: 'We have not sent you except as a mercy (raḥmatan) to the worlds' (Quran 21:107).
Where is the name Rahmah used?
Used throughout the Muslim world, especially in the Arab world, Africa and Malaysia-Indonesia.
Gifts with the name Rahmah
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Spellings and variants of Rahmah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rahmah mean?
Rahmah means 'Mercy, compassion'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Rahmah a Muslim name?
Yes. Rahmah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning mercy. It is a word the Quran uses for God's mercy and for the Prophet's mission.
How do you write Rahmah in Arabic?
Rahmah is written رحمة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rahmah?
Rahmah is pronounced RAH-mah.
Is Rahmah mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran says of the Prophet ﷺ: 'We have not sent you except as a mercy (raḥmatan) to the worlds' (Quran 21:107).