Rahma
In Arabic: رحمة
A name meaning kindness and tenderness; it’s hoped the girl will be granted a gentle, merciful heart.
اسمٌ لمعنى الإحسان والعطف، يُراد به أن تُرزَق صاحبتُه قلبًا رقيقًا رحيمًا
- Girl name
- Qur'anic
- Faith
- Virtue
- Longer
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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رحمة, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Pleased to meet you, I'm رحمة.
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- What does the name Rahma mean?
- A name meaning kindness and tenderness; it’s hoped the girl will be granted a gentle, merciful heart.
- Is Rahma a boy or a girl name?
- Rahma is a girl name.
- How is Rahma written in English?
- Rahma in Arabic: رحمة.
- Does Rahma fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.