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Reham

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Meaning

Light rain

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ุฑูŠู‡ุงู…

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Reham is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The literal meaning, 'Light rain', evokes imagery of nature and radiance, suggesting a personality full of life and positivity.

While popular in Arabic regions, Reham has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Reham comes from the Arabic root r-h-m, describing light, gentle, continuous rain.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ุฑ-ุญ-ู… (r-แธฅ-m, 'to have mercy'). Reham relates to rahmah, 'mercy, compassion.'

Islamic Significance

Light is the image the Quran uses for God himself in the verse of light: God is the light of the heavens and the earth, his light like a niche in which is a lamp (24:35).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.