Rehma
Rehma is a Muslim girl name meaning “Mercy, compassion”.
| Meaning | Mercy, compassion |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Urdu spelling |
| Arabic spelling | رحمة |
| Pronunciation | REH-mah |
| Arabic root | ر ح م (r-ḥ-m) — mercy, compassion |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rehma
Rehma is the Urdu-influenced spelling of the Arabic raḥma, 'mercy', where the ḥ is softened and the first vowel shifts toward e. The root r-ḥ-m gives the divine names al-Raḥmān and al-Raḥīm, which open every chapter of the Quran but one. It is a widely loved girls' name in Pakistan and India.
Is Rehma a Muslim name?
Yes. Rehma is a Muslim name, a form of Rahma meaning mercy, one of the central concepts of the Quran.
Is Rehma in the Quran?
The Quran says of the Prophet ﷺ: 'We have not sent you except as a mercy to the worlds' (Quran 21:107).
Where is the name Rehma used?
Used in Pakistan and India; Rahma is the usual spelling in the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Rehma
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Spellings and variants of Rehma
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rehma mean?
Rehma means 'Mercy, compassion'. It comes from Arabic, Urdu spelling.
Is Rehma a Muslim name?
Yes. Rehma is a Muslim name, a form of Rahma meaning mercy, one of the central concepts of the Quran.
How do you write Rehma in Arabic?
Rehma is written رحمة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rehma?
Rehma is pronounced REH-mah.
Is Rehma mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran says of the Prophet ﷺ: 'We have not sent you except as a mercy to the worlds' (Quran 21:107).