Ramota
Ramota is a Muslim girl name meaning “Mercy, compassion”.
| Meaning | Mercy, compassion |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Yoruba form of Arabic Raḥma |
| Arabic spelling | رحمة |
| Pronunciation | rah-MOH-tah |
| Arabic root | ر ح م (r-ḥ-m) — mercy, compassion |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ramota
Ramota is the Yoruba form of Raḥma (in the construct form raḥmat), meaning 'mercy'. Yoruba speakers drop the hard ḥ and add a final vowel, giving Ramota; Ramat and Rahmat are other local spellings. The name points to God's mercy, the quality named in al-Raḥmān and al-Raḥīm.
Is Ramota a Muslim name?
Yes. Ramota is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Raḥma, meaning mercy.
Is Ramota in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'My mercy encompasses all things' (Quran 7:156).
Where is the name Ramota used?
Very common among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ramota mean?
Ramota means 'Mercy, compassion'. It comes from Yoruba form of Arabic Raḥma.
Is Ramota a Muslim name?
Yes. Ramota is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Raḥma, meaning mercy.
How do you write Ramota in Arabic?
Ramota is written رحمة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ramota?
Ramota is pronounced rah-MOH-tah.
Is Ramota mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'My mercy encompasses all things' (Quran 7:156).