Rahimah
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Rahimah
Rahimah is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "rahima," meaning compassionate, merciful, or kind, related to the Arabic word "rahman" (the merciful).
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Etymology
Rahimah is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "rahima," meaning compassionate, merciful, or kind, related to the Arabic word "rahman" (the merciful). The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic communities worldwide, with historical usage across Arab, Persian, Malay, and Indonesian societies.
Rahimah currently ranks #5,666 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.
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