Rasheem
rah-SHEEM
Popularity
#7137
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
African
Total Births
1,316
Peak Year
#51 in 1991
First Recorded
1971
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Rasheem is an African-American name, often considered a variant of Rahim, an Arabic name meaning 'compassionate' or 'merciful.'
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Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Rasheed Wallace
Former NBA basketball player.
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