Rahmat
Rahmat is a Muslim unisex name meaning “Mercy, blessing”.
| Meaning | Mercy, blessing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic, Persian / Urdu / Malay form |
| Arabic spelling | رحمت |
| Pronunciation | RAH-mat |
| Arabic root | ر ح م (r-ḥ-m) — mercy, compassion |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rahmat
Rahmat is the Arabic raḥma, mercy or compassion, from the root r-ḥ-m. The root also gives al-Raḥmān and al-Raḥīm, the divine names that open nearly every chapter of the Quran, and is linked to raḥim, the womb, which suggests the tender, protective care of a mother. In Arabic the feminine ending of raḥma is pronounced as -t when the word is joined to another, as in raḥmat Allāh, 'the mercy of God', and Persian, Urdu, Turkish and Malay adopted the word with this -t ending as their standard form.
In Pakistan, Afghanistan, Central Asia and Indonesia, Rahmat is mostly a boy's name, while in some communities it is given to girls, matching the Arabic Rahma. It also forms many compounds, especially Rahmatullah ('mercy of God') and the Persian-style Rahmat Ali. Regional spellings include Rehmat in Urdu, Rakhmat in Russian-influenced Central Asian records, Rahmet in Turkish and Kazakh, and Rahmah in Malay. The pronunciation is RAH-mat, with a strong 'h' in careful speech.
Is Rahmat a Muslim name?
Yes. Rahmat is a Muslim name meaning mercy, a regional form of the Arabic Rahma used for both boys and girls.
Is Rahmat in the Quran?
Its source word appears in 'We have not sent you except as a mercy (raḥmatan) to the worlds' (Quran 21:107).
Where is the name Rahmat used?
Common in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Central Asia and Indonesia, mostly for boys.
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Spellings and variants of Rahmat
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- Afghan & Pashto Muslim names guide
- Malay & Indonesian Muslim names guide
- Central Asian & Caucasus Muslim names guide
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rahmat mean?
Rahmat means 'Mercy, blessing'. It comes from Arabic, Persian / Urdu / Malay form.
Is Rahmat a Muslim name?
Yes. Rahmat is a Muslim name meaning mercy, a regional form of the Arabic Rahma used for both boys and girls.
How do you write Rahmat in Arabic?
Rahmat is written رحمت in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rahmat?
Rahmat is pronounced RAH-mat.
Is Rahmat mentioned in the Quran?
Its source word appears in 'We have not sent you except as a mercy (raḥmatan) to the worlds' (Quran 21:107).
Is Rahmat a boy or girl name?
It is mostly a boy's name in South and Central Asia and Indonesia, but it is also used for girls in some communities.
What is the difference between Rahmat and Rahma?
They are the same word for mercy. Rahma is the Arabic form, while Rahmat is the form used in Persian, Urdu, Turkish and Malay.