Boy name
Rahim name meaning
“full of mercy”
Rahim is a masculine name from Arabic raḥīm, meaning ‘full of mercy’, ‘merciful’, or ‘compassionate’. The name also has the spelling variant Rachim. A related form, Al-Raḥīm, is one of the divine names in Islam and shares the Arabic word underlying the given name.
What does Rahim mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Rahim
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 |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Rahim in Islam and the Quran
Rahim 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 Rahim
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Rahim, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Rahim as a first name
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Rahim Khoir
Interpretation
May this child grow compassionate and continually bring goodness into life.Meaning of each word
- Rahim: full of mercy
- Khoir: goodness, something good
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Rahim Wafi
Interpretation
May this child become compassionate and remain steadfast in loyalty.Meaning of each word
- Rahim: full of mercy
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
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Rahim Hida
Interpretation
May compassion become a source of guidance throughout this child's life.Meaning of each word
- Rahim: full of mercy
- Hida: guidance; direction
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Rahim Hamam
Interpretation
May this child have compassion, strong resolve, and enthusiasm throughout life.Meaning of each word
- Rahim: full of mercy
- Hamam: resolute, energetic
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Rahim Masrur
Interpretation
May this child become a compassionate person whose life holds joy.Meaning of each word
- Rahim: full of mercy
- Masrur: filled with joy
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Rahim Harits
Interpretation
May this child grow compassionate and diligent in every undertaking.Meaning of each word
- Rahim: full of mercy
- Harits: cultivator, one who works
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Interpretation
May this child become compassionate, honest, and ever better in character.Meaning of each word
- Rahim: full of mercy
- Sadik: truthful, trustworthy
- Ahsan: better, best
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Rahim Faza
Interpretation
May this child achieve success with a heart full of compassion.Meaning of each word
- Rahim: full of mercy
- Faza: to win, succeed
Rahim as a middle name
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Interpretation
May this child's endeavors keep growing with a heart of compassion.Meaning of each word
- Harits: cultivator, one who works
- Rahim: full of mercy
- Zaid: increase, growth in amount
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Interpretation
May this beloved child enjoy a long life filled with compassion.Meaning of each word
- Muammar: one granted a long life
- Rahim: full of mercy
- Habibi: my beloved, my dear
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Interpretation
May this child become a compassionate guardian who brings light.Meaning of each word
- Havid: guardian; preserver
- Rahim: full of mercy
- Nuryaman: light
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Interpretation
May this child become good, compassionate, calm, and dignified in life.Meaning of each word
- Hasanul: the good or beautiful
- Rahim: full of mercy
- Wakur: composed and dignified
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Interpretation
May this beloved child grow compassionate in keeping with their natural disposition.Meaning of each word
- Azizi: my dear one
- Rahim: full of mercy
- Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
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Interpretation
May this child achieve success with gentleness and a compassionate heart.Meaning of each word
- Salis: gentle, fluent
- Rahim: full of mercy
- Faza: to win, succeed
Rahim as a last name
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Adila Rahim
Interpretation
May this child become a fair person with a compassionate heart.Meaning of each word
- Adila: just, impartial
- Rahim: full of mercy
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Farhan Rahim
Interpretation
May this child grow joyful and always have a compassionate heart.Meaning of each word
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
- Rahim: full of mercy
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Khalif Rahim
Interpretation
May this child become a successor with a heart of compassion.Meaning of each word
- Khalif: successor or replacement
- Rahim: full of mercy
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Wardi Rahim
Interpretation
A picture of a compassionate person whose life evokes roses.Meaning of each word
- Wardi: rose-like or rose-colored
- Rahim: full of mercy
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Interpretation
May this child become a beloved friend, successful and full of compassion.Meaning of each word
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Fawwaz: highly successful, often victorious
- Rahim: full of mercy
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Khairi Rahim
Interpretation
May this child's life be associated with goodness and filled with compassion.Meaning of each word
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
- Rahim: full of mercy
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How to pronounce Rahim
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /rahim/ |
| Arabic script | رحيم |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦲꦶꦩ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮠᮤᮙ᮪ |
Is Rahim a boy’s name?
Yes, Rahim is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Rahim ranks #314 among boy names in our data sample (63 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 Rahim
- Rohim♂Merciful, compassionate
- Rasim♂A draftsman, a designer
- Rais♂Leader or head of a group
- Rai♂♀Counsel and protection
- Rafi♂High-ranking, exalted
- Rochim♂Merciful, compassionate
- Ragil♂♀Last-born child in a family
- Rafiq♂♀Friend, kind companion
- Rasid♂♀Rightly guided, discerning
- Razi♂From Ray
- Radi♂Content, satisfied or accepting
- Rafid♂One who helps or supports
Names with related meanings
- Rahman♂Abundant in mercy
- Rahmat♂Mercy, divine grace
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Rachman♂♀Abundant in mercy
- Rachmat♂Mercy, divine grace
- Yan♂God is gracious
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Rohman♂Abundantly merciful
- Rahmad♂Mercy, grace
- Johannes♂God is gracious
- Yohanis♂God is gracious
- Johanes♂God is gracious
Famous people named Rahim
- Abd.Rahim Arsyad · b. 1950
- Abd Rahim · b. 1962
- Abd Rahim · b. 1957
- Abd Rahim H Jangi · b. 1991
- Abd Rahim Mas P Sanjata · b. 1952
- Abd. Rahim · b. 1955
- Abd. Rahim Fabanyo · b. 1960
- Abd. Rahim Hasibuan
- Abd. Rahim Ode Yani · b. 1971
- Abd. Rahim Odeyani
- H.A. Rahim Djafar
- H.Abd.Rahim
FAQ about the name Rahim
What is the meaning of Rahim?
Rahim means full of mercy. From Arabic raḥīm, ‘merciful or compassionate’. Al-Raḥīm is one of the divine names in Islam.
Is Rahim a boy’s name?
Yes, Rahim is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Rahim?
Rahim is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Rahim in the Quran?
Rahim 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 Rahim have?
Rahim has 2 syllables (Ra-him) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Rahim?
Rahim ranks #314 among boy names in our data sample (63 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Rahim?
Other spellings: Rachim.
What full names go well with Rahim?
Some ideas: Rahim Khoir; Harits Rahim Zaid; Adila Rahim.
Famous people named Rahim?
Notable people named Rahim include Abd.Rahim Arsyad, Abd Rahim, Abd Rahim.
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