Rahima

Rahima represents the feminine variant of the Arabic and Muslim name Rahim, which means 'the Merciful'. Its origin lies in the Arabic word raḥīm (رَحِيم), which translates to 'merciful' or 'compassionate'. In Islamic belief, ar-Raḥīm (الرَّحِيم) is one of the '99 names of Allah'.

What does the name Rahima mean?

The name Rahima is the feminine form of the Arabic and Muslim name Rahim and carries the meaning 'the Merciful'. This derives from the Arabic term raḥīm (رَحِيم), which means 'merciful' or 'compassionate'. An alternative feminine form of the name is Rahime.

Where does the name Rahima come from?

Rahima has its roots in Arabic and means 'the Merciful'. The Arabic term raḥīm (رَحِيم) consists of the words for 'merciful' and 'compassionate'.

How do you pronounce Rahima?

The name Rahima is pronounced with three syllables and sounds like 'Ra-hi-ma' [ʁaˈhiːma]. The open 'a' sound gives the name a warm touch, while the gentle 'h' adds a light, airy quality. The stressed middle syllable with a long 'i' radiates brightness before the open ending gently fades away. Overall, Rahima sounds melodic and calm, with a soft flow and harmonious resonance.

Popularity

In Germany, Rahima is a rather rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2017, when it reached 2,122nd place. In the last ten years, Rahima has been chosen as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,879th in the corresponding ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,171st.

Nicknames & pet names

Rahi / Rahimse / Rima / Romi

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