Rehmat
Rehmat is a Muslim unisex name meaning “Mercy, compassion, blessing”.
| Meaning | Mercy, compassion, blessing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic, Urdu / Persian form |
| Arabic spelling | رحمت |
| Pronunciation | REH-mut |
| Arabic root | ر ح م (r-ḥ-m) — mercy, compassion |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rehmat
Rehmat is the Urdu and Punjabi pronunciation of Arabic raḥma, 'mercy', written with a final 't' as in Persian. The root r-ḥ-m gives two of God's best-known names, al-Raḥmān and al-Raḥīm. In Pakistan it is used both for girls and, often in compounds such as Rehmat Ali or Rehmatullah, for boys.
Is Rehmat a Muslim name?
Yes. Rehmat is a Muslim name, the South Asian form of Arabic Rahma, meaning mercy.
Is Rehmat in the Quran?
Its root is central to the Quran: 'My mercy encompasses all things' (Quran 7:156).
Where is the name Rehmat used?
Common in Pakistan and North India, especially in Punjab, for both girls and boys.
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Spellings and variants of Rehmat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rehmat mean?
Rehmat means 'Mercy, compassion, blessing'. It comes from Arabic, Urdu / Persian form.
Is Rehmat a Muslim name?
Yes. Rehmat is a Muslim name, the South Asian form of Arabic Rahma, meaning mercy.
How do you write Rehmat in Arabic?
Rehmat is written رحمت in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rehmat?
Rehmat is pronounced REH-mut.
Is Rehmat mentioned in the Quran?
Its root is central to the Quran: 'My mercy encompasses all things' (Quran 7:156).