Ramatoulaye
Ramatoulaye is a Muslim girl name meaning “Mercy of God”.
| Meaning | Mercy of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | West African form of Arabic Rahmat Allah |
| Arabic spelling | رحمة الله |
| Pronunciation | rah-mah-too-LAI |
| Arabic root | ر ح م (r-ḥ-m) — mercy |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ramatoulaye
Ramatoulaye comes from Raḥmat Allāh, 'the mercy of God'. In Wolof and Fula the ḥ is dropped and the two Arabic words run together, giving Ramatoulaye. It is especially familiar in Senegal; Ramatoulaye is the narrator of Mariama Bâ's novel 'So Long a Letter'. Shorter forms include Ramata.
Is Ramatoulaye a Muslim name?
Yes. Ramatoulaye is a Muslim name meaning 'mercy of God', from Arabic Raḥmat Allāh.
Is Ramatoulaye in the Quran?
The Quran says of the Prophet ﷺ: 'And We have not sent you except as a mercy (raḥmah) to the worlds' (Quran 21:107).
Where is the name Ramatoulaye used?
Common in Senegal, Guinea, Mali and Burkina Faso.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ramatoulaye mean?
Ramatoulaye means 'Mercy of God'. It comes from West African form of Arabic Rahmat Allah.
Is Ramatoulaye a Muslim name?
Yes. Ramatoulaye is a Muslim name meaning 'mercy of God', from Arabic Raḥmat Allāh.
How do you write Ramatoulaye in Arabic?
Ramatoulaye is written رحمة الله in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ramatoulaye?
Ramatoulaye is pronounced rah-mah-too-LAI.
Is Ramatoulaye mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran says of the Prophet ﷺ: 'And We have not sent you except as a mercy (raḥmah) to the worlds' (Quran 21:107).