Rahmo
Rahmo is a Muslim girl name meaning “Mercy, compassion”.
| Meaning | Mercy, compassion |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Somali form of Arabic Rahma |
| Arabic spelling | رحمة |
| Pronunciation | RAH-mo |
| Arabic root | ر ح م (r-ḥ-m) — mercy, compassion |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rahmo
Rahmo is the Somali form of the Arabic Rahma (mercy). Somali often turns the Arabic feminine ending -a into -o in women's names, as in Xaliimo from Halima and Faadumo from Fatima. It is a common girl's name in Somalia, Somaliland, Djibouti and among Somali communities in Kenya, Ethiopia and the diaspora.
Is Rahmo a Muslim name?
Yes. Rahmo is a Muslim name, the Somali form of Rahma, meaning mercy.
Is Rahmo 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 Rahmo used?
Common among Somali families in the Horn of Africa and the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Rahmo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rahmo mean?
Rahmo means 'Mercy, compassion'. It comes from Somali form of Arabic Rahma.
Is Rahmo a Muslim name?
Yes. Rahmo is a Muslim name, the Somali form of Rahma, meaning mercy.
How do you write Rahmo in Arabic?
Rahmo is written رحمة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rahmo?
Rahmo is pronounced RAH-mo.
Is Rahmo 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).