Rahim or Raheem?
Two spellings, side by side.
Rahim and Raheem are two spellings of the same sound. Rahim is listed with the meaning "A truly compassionate name, Rahim means 'merciful' or 'one who is merciful.' It suggests a kind and understanding spirit" and Raheem with "Compassionate; allah's epithet meaning most merciful, most kind". Rahim is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Rahim | Raheem |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | A truly compassionate name, Rahim means 'merciful' or 'one who is merciful.' It suggests a kind and understanding spirit. | Compassionate; allah's epithet meaning most merciful, most kind |
| Origin | African | Arabic |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Ra-him | Ra-heem |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Rahim and Raheem
Is Rahim or Raheem more common?
Rahim is more often searched and saved on this site; Raheem is also used.
Do Rahim and Raheem mean the same?
Rahim: "A truly compassionate name, Rahim means 'merciful' or 'one who is merciful.' It suggests a kind and understanding spirit". Raheem: "Compassionate; allah's epithet meaning most merciful, most kind".
How do you say Rahim?
In parts: Ra-him. Raheem is said the same way.
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