Rahim — رَحِيم

Meaning of Rahim

Rahim is written رَحِيم in Arabic script and is given to a boy. Its core meaning is "Compassionate, merciful", a quality Muslim parents have chosen to bless their son with for generations.

Names in Islam are considered an amanah — a trust the parent gives the child for life. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught that on the Day of Judgement people will be called by their names and their fathers' names, which is why a Muslim name should carry a good, dignified meaning such as the one behind Rahim.

Rahim meaning in Urdu, Pashto, Farsi and other languages

Because Muslim families live across the Arab world, South Asia, Central Asia, Turkey and Southeast Asia, the name Rahim is written and understood slightly differently in each language. Here is the meaning of Rahim translated into every major Muslim language.

Is Rahim a good Islamic name?

Yes. Rahim carries the positive meaning "Compassionate, merciful", contains nothing that contradicts Islamic belief, and does not claim an attribute reserved for Allah alone. Scholars advise avoiding names with arrogant, hopeless or shirk-related meanings — Rahim falls into none of those categories.

It is customary to name a child on the seventh day after birth, together with the aqiqah, though naming earlier or later is permitted. Many parents pair Rahim with a second name to form a full Islamic name.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rahim mean?

Rahim (رَحِيم) means "Compassionate, merciful". It is an Islamic boy name of Arabic origin.

Is Rahim a boy or girl name?

Rahim is used as a Muslim boy name.

How do you pronounce Rahim?

Rahim is pronounced RA-HI-M, following the Arabic pronunciation of رَحِيم.

What is the meaning of Rahim in Urdu?

In Urdu, Rahim means "رحم کرنے والا، مہربان".

Is Rahim mentioned in the Quran?

Rahim is an authentic Arabic Islamic name meaning "Compassionate, merciful". Whether the exact word appears in the Quran, its root and meaning are firmly within the Arabic and Islamic naming tradition.