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Raxma

Quick answerRaxma is a Somali feminine name derived from the Arabic root meaning "mercy" or "compassion," related to the Islamic concept of rahma (رحمة).

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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GenderGirl
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Peak year2019
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageSomali
CultureSomali
ReligionIslam
Letters5
Numerology3 Chaldean 4
Global rank#65,535

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Raxma

Raxma is a Somali feminine name derived from the Arabic root meaning "mercy" or "compassion," related to the Islamic concept of rahma (رحمة).

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Etymology

Raxma is a Somali feminine name derived from the Arabic root meaning "mercy" or "compassion," related to the Islamic concept of rahma (رحمة). The name is primarily used among Somali Muslims and reflects the broader Islamic naming tradition prevalent in the Horn of Africa.

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