Rahma
RAH-muh
Rahma is a girl’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “An Arabic name meaning 'compassion', 'mercy', or 'kindness'. It is a virtue name reflecting positive spiritual qualities.”. It currently ranks #2258 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2016.
What Rahma Means
“An Arabic name meaning 'compassion', 'mercy', or 'kindness'. It is a virtue name reflecting positive spiritual qualities.”
The Story of Rahma
This name is a pure distillation of kindness, a gentle whisper of mercy that has echoed through centuries, waiting for your daughter.
Rahma is a name with profound roots in Arabic culture, meaning 'compassion,' 'mercy,' or 'kindness.' It is a virtue name, carrying deep spiritual and ethical significance. This name has journeyed through the heart of Islamic traditions, embodying a core tenet of faith and compassion, traveling across lands and generations as a blessing.
When you say 'Rahma,' it feels like an exhale of pure empathy. It’s a name that carries the warmth of kindness. Imagine whispering it to your baby as she sleeps, a soft invocation of the compassion you hope she embodies. Writing 'Rahma' on her baby blanket feels like weaving threads of mercy into her very being.
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Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#97 in 2016
Total Births
1,450
First Recorded
1990
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