Roheemat
Roheemat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Merciful, compassionate”.
| Meaning | Merciful, compassionate |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Yoruba form of Arabic Raḥīma |
| Arabic spelling | رحيمة |
| Pronunciation | roh-HEE-maht |
| Arabic root | ر ح م (r-ḥ-m) — mercy, compassion |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Roheemat
Roheemat is the Yoruba form of Raḥīma, 'merciful' or 'compassionate', the feminine of Raḥīm. As with Rofiat, the first vowel is heard as o, and the -at ending keeps the Arabic feminine t. The root is the source of al-Raḥmān and al-Raḥīm, recited at the start of almost every surah.
Is Roheemat a Muslim name?
Yes. Roheemat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Raḥīma, meaning merciful.
Is Roheemat in the Quran?
Its root opens the Quran: 'In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful (al-Raḥīm)' (Quran 1:1).
Where is the name Roheemat used?
Used among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
Gifts with the name Roheemat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Roheemat mean?
Roheemat means 'Merciful, compassionate'. It comes from Yoruba form of Arabic Raḥīma.
Is Roheemat a Muslim name?
Yes. Roheemat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Raḥīma, meaning merciful.
How do you write Roheemat in Arabic?
Roheemat is written رحيمة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Roheemat?
Roheemat is pronounced roh-HEE-maht.
Is Roheemat mentioned in the Quran?
Its root opens the Quran: 'In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful (al-Raḥīm)' (Quran 1:1).