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رحمة الله

Rahmatullah

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Rahmatullah is a Muslim boy name meaning “Mercy of God”.

MeaningMercy of God
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingرحمة الله
Pronunciationrah-mat-ool-LAH
Arabic rootر ح م (r-ḥ-m) — mercy, compassion
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Rahmatullah

Rahmatullah joins raḥma (mercy) with Allāh, meaning 'the mercy of God'. The phrase is familiar from the Islamic greeting 'as-salāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāh'. As a name it is especially popular in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and Central Asia; a famous bearer was Rahmatullah Kairanwi, the nineteenth-century Indian scholar who wrote Izhar ul-Haqq.

Is Rahmatullah a Muslim name?

Yes. Rahmatullah is a Muslim name meaning 'mercy of God', widely used in South and Central Asia.

Is Rahmatullah in the Quran?

The phrase appears when angels tell Ibrahim's household: 'The mercy of God and His blessings be upon you, people of the house' (Quran 11:73).

Where is the name Rahmatullah used?

Popular in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Iran and Central Asia.

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Spellings and variants of Rahmatullah

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More boy names like Rahmatullah

Aaban — Clear, eloquent; one who makes things plainAabideen — Worshippers, the devoutAabis — Stern, serious of faceAadil — Just, fairAafaq — HorizonsAahil — Usually explained as prince or leaderAalim — Learned, knowledgeable; scholarAamil — Worker, one who acts; governorAamir — Prosperous, flourishing, full of lifeAanis — Friendly, sociable; good companyAaqib — Successor, one who comes lastAarif — Knowing, one who has deep knowledgeAariz — Rain cloud; one who presents himselfAashir — Companion; one who lives with othersAasif — Name of Solomon's ministerAasim — Protector, guardianAatif — Kind, affectionate, compassionateAayan — Usually explained as gift of God

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rahmatullah mean?

Rahmatullah means 'Mercy of God'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Rahmatullah a Muslim name?

Yes. Rahmatullah is a Muslim name meaning 'mercy of God', widely used in South and Central Asia.

How do you write Rahmatullah in Arabic?

Rahmatullah is written رحمة الله in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Rahmatullah?

Rahmatullah is pronounced rah-mat-ool-LAH.

Is Rahmatullah mentioned in the Quran?

The phrase appears when angels tell Ibrahim's household: 'The mercy of God and His blessings be upon you, people of the house' (Quran 11:73).

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Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.