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Rahma

/RAH-mah/

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Meaning

Mercy

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic رحمة
Urdu رحمہ
Persian رحما
Bengali রহমা
Pashto رحمه

Alternate Spellings

Rahma is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Quranic roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Mercy', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Rahma, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Rahma comes from the Arabic root r-h-m, the same root behind Rahman and Rahim, meaning "mercy." The Prophet ﷺ is described in the Quran as sent as a "rahma" (mercy) for all the worlds (21:107).

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Etymology

From the same Arabic root as Rahman and Rahim, ر-ح-م (r-ḥ-m). Rahma means 'mercy.'

Islamic Significance

Rahma (mercy) is one of the most central themes of the Quran, repeatedly described as encompassing all things.

Quranic Connection

Quran 7:156 states that Allah's mercy 'encompasses all things.'

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.