Unisex name
Rachim name meaning
“full of mercy”
Rachim is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning full of mercy. It comes from Arabic raḥīm, meaning merciful or compassionate. Rahim is a spelling variant of the name, while Al-Raḥīm is also one of the divine names in Islam using that word.
What does Rachim mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Rachim
From Arabic raḥīm, ‘merciful or compassionate’. Al-Raḥīm is one of the divine names in Islam.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Asma ul-Husna (99 Names of God) |
| Starts with | R · Ra |
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Rachim in Islam and the Quran
Rachim does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (رحيم) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 173.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Rachim
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Rachim, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Rachim: full of mercy
- Ahad: one; Sunday
- Salihin: righteous and virtuous people
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Meaning of each word
- Rachim: full of mercy
- Sulton: ruler or holder of authority
- Zaim: leader; head of a group
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Rachim Hasyimi
Meaning of each word
- Rachim: full of mercy
- Hasyimi: associated with Hashim
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Meaning of each word
- Naufal: generous, munificent
- Rachim: full of mercy
- Sadik: truthful, trustworthy
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Rachim Kausar
Meaning of each word
- Rachim: full of mercy
- Kausar: abundant goodness
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Meaning of each word
- Rachim: full of mercy
- Isya: nighttime; the obligatory night prayer
- Abizar: father of Dharr
How to pronounce Rachim
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /raxim/ |
| Arabic script | رحيم |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦏ꦳ꦶꦩ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮠᮤᮙ᮪ |
Is Rachim a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Rachim is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 57% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Rachim ranks #549 among unisex names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Rachim
Names with related meanings
- Rahman♂Abundant in mercy
- Rahmat♂Mercy, divine grace
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Rahmawati♀Compassion, graciousness
- Rachman♂♀Abundant in mercy
- Rachmat♂Mercy, divine grace
- Yan♂God is gracious
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Rohman♂Abundantly merciful
- Rahma♀Compassion, mercy
- Rahmad♂Mercy, grace
- Rahmi♀Associated with mercy
Famous people named Rachim
- Rachim Sitepu
FAQ about the name Rachim
What is the meaning of Rachim?
Rachim means full of mercy. From Arabic raḥīm, ‘merciful or compassionate’. Al-Raḥīm is one of the divine names in Islam.
Is Rachim a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Rachim is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 57% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Rachim?
Rachim is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Rachim in the Quran?
Rachim does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (رحيم) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 173.
How many syllables does Rachim have?
Rachim has 2 syllables (Ra-chim) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Rachim?
Rachim ranks #549 among unisex names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Rachim?
Other spellings: Rahim.
What full names go well with Rachim?
Some ideas: Rachim Ahad Salihin; Rachim Sulton Zaim; Rachim Hasyimi.
Famous people named Rachim?
Notable people named Rachim include Rachim Sitepu.
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