Indian name meaning
Rahim
♂ BoyRa·him · 2 syllables
The merciful; compassionate; a name of God
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Raheem
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| R | a | h | i | m |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
2 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 4 = 13, then 1 + 3 = 4. So Rahim carries the name number 4.
About the name Rahim
Rahim is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “The merciful; compassionate; a name of God.”
Spoken aloud it is Ra·him — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Raheem; both spellings are the same name. Rahim turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rahim mean?
Rahim means “The merciful; compassionate; a name of God.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Rahim a boy or a girl name?
Rahim is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Rahim?
Rahim is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Rahim?
Rahim has 2 syllables and is said as Ra·him.
What are the other spellings of Rahim?
Rahim is also commonly spelled Raheem. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Rahim?
In the Chaldean system, Rahim has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Rahim a common name in India?
Rahim appears 4 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Rahim?
For a sister to Rahim, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Raahi, Rabab, Rahmat or Tamanna all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Rahim?
Ibrahim, Hashim, Bhim or Fahim share Rahim's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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