Rehema
Rehema is a Muslim girl name meaning “Mercy, compassion”.
| Meaning | Mercy, compassion |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Swahili form of Arabic Raḥma |
| Arabic spelling | رحمة |
| Pronunciation | reh-HEH-mah |
| Arabic root | ر ح م (r-ḥ-m) — mercy, compassion |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rehema
Rehema is the Swahili word for 'mercy', from the Arabic raḥma. Swahili inserts a vowel between the h and m, giving Re-he-ma. The name is used across East Africa by Muslims and also by Christians, because the word is part of everyday Swahili. Its root gives al-Raḥmān and al-Raḥīm, names of God.
Is Rehema a Muslim name?
Yes. Rehema is a Muslim name in East Africa, the Swahili form of Rahma, meaning 'mercy'.
Where is the name Rehema used?
Very common in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rehema mean?
Rehema means 'Mercy, compassion'. It comes from Swahili form of Arabic Raḥma.
Is Rehema a Muslim name?
Yes. Rehema is a Muslim name in East Africa, the Swahili form of Rahma, meaning 'mercy'.
How do you write Rehema in Arabic?
Rehema is written رحمة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rehema?
Rehema is pronounced reh-HEH-mah.