Rahma
رحمة
/ rah-MAH /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇹🇿 Tanzania
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Compassionate
Meaning & Etymology
Mercy
Mercy
Etymology
The name originates from the Arabic word rahma (رحمة), meaning ‘mercy’ or ‘compassion’, and was adopted into Swahili through Islamic influence.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Northeast Bantu > Swahili
Cultural context
Rahma is a name commonly used in Tanzania, reflecting the country’s Islamic heritage and the importance of values like mercy and compassion in Swahili culture.
Symbolism
The name symbolises the Islamic virtue of mercy and the importance of compassion and kindness in one’s character.
Religious reference
The name has Quranic origins, derived from the Arabic word for mercy (رحمة – rahma), but no specific verse reference is provided.