What is the origin of the name Rahima?

Rahima is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Rahima?

Rahima is currently ranked #7847 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Rahima?

Rahima is pronounced ra-HEE-mah.

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GirlArabic

Rahima

ra-HEE-mah

Popularity

#7847

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

200

Peak Year

#15 in 2015

First Recorded

1999

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From Arabic, Rahima signifies 'compassionate', 'merciful', or 'kind-hearted'.

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Rahi Hima

Spelling Variations

Rahmah Raheema

Similar Names

Aisha Fatima Sumayyah Zainab

Personality Traits

EmpatheticGenerousGentleWise

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