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Rahmah name meaning

“mercy, loving compassion”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/rahmah/
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Arabic
Syllables
2
Popularity
#160

Rahmah is a feminine name from Arabic raḥmah, meaning mercy or loving compassion. The final -h reflects one convention for writing the Arabic form in Latin letters. Rachmah is a related spelling variant of the name, retaining its connection with the same Arabic source word.

What does Rahmah mean?

Mercy, loving compassion

In Indonesian: belas kasih, kasih sayang

-ah

The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →

Origin and cultural usage of Rahmah

From Arabic raḥmah, expressing mercy or compassion. The final -h reflects one convention for writing the Arabic form in Latin letters.

Linguistic originArabic
Naming traditionIslamic
Starts withR · Ra

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Rahmah in Islam and the Quran

Rahmah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (رحمة) does, for example in QS Al-Anbiya [21]: 107.

This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.

Name combinations with Rahmah

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Rahmah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

Rahmah as a first name

  • Rahmah Amira

    Interpretation
    May she become a female leader who is always full of compassion.

    Meaning of each word

    • Rahmah: mercy, loving compassion
    • Amira: princess, female leader
  • Rahmah Aghnia

    Interpretation
    May she live in abundance and always share with compassion.

    Meaning of each word

    • Rahmah: mercy, loving compassion
    • Aghnia: those who are wealthy and well-off
  • Rahmah Firda

    Interpretation
    A picture of a garden filled with compassion and love.

    Meaning of each word

    • Rahmah: mercy, loving compassion
    • Firda: paradise, garden
  • Rahmah Faiza Sabila

    Interpretation
    May she follow the path to victory with compassion and love.

    Meaning of each word

    • Rahmah: mercy, loving compassion
    • Faiza: a woman who achieves victory
    • Sabila: path, way to follow
  • Rahmah Alya

    Interpretation
    May she attain nobility with a heart that is full of compassion.

    Meaning of each word

    • Rahmah: mercy, loving compassion
    • Alya: eminence, elevated rank
  • Rahmah Muna

    Interpretation
    May her many wishes always be filled with love and compassion.

    Meaning of each word

    • Rahmah: mercy, loving compassion
    • Muna: wishes, aspirations
  • Rahmah Karimah Zakia

    Interpretation
    May she grow noble, generous, pure of heart, and full of compassion.

    Meaning of each word

    • Rahmah: mercy, loving compassion
    • Karimah: noble, generous
    • Zakia: pure, pure-hearted
  • Rahmah Saadah

    Interpretation
    May compassion accompany a life filled with happiness and prosperity.

    Meaning of each word

    • Rahmah: mercy, loving compassion
    • Saadah: happiness, well-being

Rahmah as a middle name

  • Salma Rahmah Aulya

    Interpretation
    May she become a compassionate protector who remains safe from harm.

    Meaning of each word

    • Salma: safe, free from harm
    • Rahmah: mercy, loving compassion
    • Aulya: protectors or guardians
  • Amirah Rahmah Fatin

    Interpretation
    May she become a charming female leader, full of compassion.

    Meaning of each word

    • Amirah: princess, female ruler
    • Rahmah: mercy, loving compassion
    • Fatin: captivating, enchanting
  • Anisya Rahmah Baroroh

    Interpretation
    May she become a friendly companion, full of compassion and devotion.

    Meaning of each word

    • Anisya: friendly, pleasant as a companion
    • Rahmah: mercy, loving compassion
    • Baroroh: righteous, devoted people
  • Nurhalimah Rahmah Fitriyanti

    Interpretation
    May the light of gentleness accompany compassion and purity of heart.

    Meaning of each word

    • Nurhalimah: light and gentleness
    • Rahmah: mercy, loving compassion
    • Fitriyanti: purity, natural disposition
  • Izza Rahmah Hawa

    Interpretation
    May her life be filled with honor, strength, and compassion.

    Meaning of each word

    • Izza: honor, glory, strength
    • Rahmah: mercy, loving compassion
    • Hawa: life, the living one
  • Aqila Rahmah Zhafira

    Interpretation
    May intelligence and compassion accompany every victory that she achieves.

    Meaning of each word

    • Aqila: intelligent, capable of sound judgment
    • Rahmah: mercy, loving compassion
    • Zhafira: one who achieves victory
  • Syaadah Rahmah Fajriyah

    Interpretation
    A picture of dawn bringing happiness, prosperity, and abundant compassion.

    Meaning of each word

    • Syaadah: happiness and well-being
    • Rahmah: mercy, loving compassion
    • Fajriyah: relating to dawn
  • Mufida Rahmah Fitriani

    Interpretation
    May she become a helpful person, full of compassion and purity.

    Meaning of each word

    • Mufida: useful, bringing benefit
    • Rahmah: mercy, loving compassion
    • Fitriani: associated with innate nature and purity

Rahmah as a last name

  • Fitriyani Rahmah

    Interpretation
    May she grow in purity with a heart full of compassion.

    Meaning of each word

    • Fitriyani: associated with innate nature or purity
    • Rahmah: mercy, loving compassion
  • Hasna Rahmah

    Interpretation
    May her beautiful appearance be joined with a heart full of compassion.

    Meaning of each word

    • Hasna: beautiful, lovely in appearance
    • Rahmah: mercy, loving compassion
  • Lubna Rahmah

    Interpretation
    A picture of a fragrant storax tree, filled with compassion.

    Meaning of each word

    • Lubna: storax tree yielding fragrant resin
    • Rahmah: mercy, loving compassion
  • Zuhra Rahmah

    Interpretation
    A picture of Venus radiating beauty within an embrace of compassion.

    Meaning of each word

    • Zuhra: the planet Venus; brilliance
    • Rahmah: mercy, loving compassion
  • Aisha Rahmah

    Interpretation
    May her life always be filled with compassion and love.

    Meaning of each word

    • Aisha: living; full of life
    • Rahmah: mercy, loving compassion
  • Anisah Rahmah

    Interpretation
    May she become a friendly companion with a heart full of compassion.

    Meaning of each word

    • Anisah: friendly, pleasant as a companion
    • Rahmah: mercy, loving compassion
  • Inayah Rahmah

    Interpretation
    May her attention and care always grow together with compassion.

    Meaning of each word

    • Inayah: attention, care, concern
    • Rahmah: mercy, loving compassion
  • Kamilah Rahmah

    Interpretation
    May she grow whole, with a heart that is full of compassion.

    Meaning of each word

    • Kamilah: whole, perfect
    • Rahmah: mercy, loving compassion

Make more combinations with the generator →More girl name combinations →

How to pronounce Rahmah

Syllables2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names
IPA/rahmah/
Arabic scriptرحمة
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦫꦃꦩꦃ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮛᮂᮙᮂ

Is Rahmah a girl’s name?

Yes, Rahmah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.

♂ Boys 0%Girls 100% ♀

Rahmah ranks #160 among girl names in our data sample (50 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 Rahmah

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Rahmah

  • Rahmah El Yunusiyyah · b. 1900
  • Rahmah · b. 1966
  • Rahmah
  • Rahmah · b. 1978
  • Rahmah · b. 1985
  • Rahmah Anisah
  • Rahmah Halik · b. 1971
  • Rahmah Hasjim · b. 1969
  • Rahmah Hayati Muhidin · b. 1994
  • Rahmah Hida Nurrizka · b. 1989
  • Rahmah Johar
  • Rahmah Linaily Fauziyah · b. 1994

FAQ about the name Rahmah

What is the meaning of Rahmah?

Rahmah means mercy, loving compassion. From Arabic raḥmah, expressing mercy or compassion. The final -h reflects one convention for writing the Arabic form in Latin letters.

Is Rahmah a girl’s name?

Yes, Rahmah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Rahmah?

Rahmah is of Arabic origin.

Is the name Rahmah in the Quran?

Rahmah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (رحمة) does, for example in QS Al-Anbiya [21]: 107.

How many syllables does Rahmah have?

Rahmah has 2 syllables (Rah-mah) and 6 letters.

How popular is the name Rahmah?

Rahmah ranks #160 among girl names in our data sample (50 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What are other spellings of Rahmah?

Other spellings: Rachmah.

What full names go well with Rahmah?

Some ideas: Rahmah Amira; Salma Rahmah Aulya; Fitriyani Rahmah.

Famous people named Rahmah?

Notable people named Rahmah include Rahmah El Yunusiyyah, Rahmah, Rahmah.

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