Ramata
Ramata is a Muslim girl name meaning “Mercy, compassion”.
| Meaning | Mercy, compassion |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | West African form of Arabic Rahma |
| Arabic spelling | رحمة |
| Pronunciation | rah-MAH-tah |
| Arabic root | ر ح م (r-ḥ-m) — mercy |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ramata
Ramata is the West African form of Raḥma, 'mercy', and is often understood as a short form of Ramatoulaye (Raḥmat Allāh, 'mercy of God'). The ḥ is dropped and the feminine t sounded. Mercy is one of the central qualities of God in the Quran, which opens with 'the Most Merciful'.
Is Ramata a Muslim name?
Yes. Ramata is a Muslim name, a West African form of Raḥma, 'mercy'.
Is Ramata in the Quran?
The Quran says: 'And We have not sent you except as a mercy (raḥmah) to the worlds' (Quran 21:107).
Where is the name Ramata used?
Common in Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea and Senegal.
Gifts with the name Ramata
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ramata mean?
Ramata means 'Mercy, compassion'. It comes from West African form of Arabic Rahma.
Is Ramata a Muslim name?
Yes. Ramata is a Muslim name, a West African form of Raḥma, 'mercy'.
How do you write Ramata in Arabic?
Ramata is written رحمة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ramata?
Ramata is pronounced rah-MAH-tah.
Is Ramata mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran says: 'And We have not sent you except as a mercy (raḥmah) to the worlds' (Quran 21:107).