Rahima

Meaning & origin

The female first name Rahima comes from Arabic and means "the Merciful" or "the Gracious". It is closely related to the male name Rahim and is often seen as the feminine form of it. In Islamic tradition, Rahima is one of the 99 names of Allah, emphasizing her meaning as a merciful and gracious person. The name is widespread in many Arabic countries and is becoming increasingly popular in other cultures as well.

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