Ramatou
Ramatou is a Muslim girl name meaning “Mercy, compassion”.
| Meaning | Mercy, compassion |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, West African form |
| Arabic spelling | رحمة |
| Pronunciation | rah-mah-TOO |
| Arabic root | ر ح م (r-ḥ-m) — mercy, compassion |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ramatou
Ramatou is a West African form of Raḥma, 'mercy', in which the soft ḥ is dropped and the feminine -t is kept, as in Ramatu and Ramata. Raḥma is closely tied to the divine names al-Raḥmān and al-Raḥīm that open every sura but one, which makes it a deeply meaningful name for a daughter.
Is Ramatou a Muslim name?
Yes. Ramatou is a local form of Rahma, the Arabic word for mercy. It is a Muslim name used widely in West Africa.
Is Ramatou in the Quran?
Its root is central to the Quran: 'We have not sent you except as a mercy (raḥma) to the worlds' (Quran 21:107).
Where is the name Ramatou used?
Common in Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, Ghana and northern Nigeria.
Gifts with the name Ramatou
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ramatou mean?
Ramatou means 'Mercy, compassion'. It comes from Arabic, West African form.
Is Ramatou a Muslim name?
Yes. Ramatou is a local form of Rahma, the Arabic word for mercy. It is a Muslim name used widely in West Africa.
How do you write Ramatou in Arabic?
Ramatou is written رحمة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ramatou?
Ramatou is pronounced rah-mah-TOO.
Is Ramatou mentioned in the Quran?
Its root is central to the Quran: 'We have not sent you except as a mercy (raḥma) to the worlds' (Quran 21:107).