Boy name
Rahim name meaning
“deeply merciful, compassionate”
Rahim means deeply merciful or compassionate. As a given name, it comes from Arabic raḥīm and is used for boys in Türkiye. Rahime is a related name formed from the feminine adjective. Its shared root with Turkish merhamet, meaning compassion, makes the name’s linguistic connection with mercy clear.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Rahim mean?
Deeply merciful, compassionate
In Turkish: çok merhametli, esirgeyen
Rahim emphasizes enduring mercy and compassionate care. Al-Rahim is a divine name and the word occurs in the Quran; Abdurrahim is a related formation using the same element. Its spelling in Turkish coincides with an anatomical term, but their Arabic source words differ.
How popular is Rahim?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 1provinces
Where is Rahim in the top 30?
1 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Rahim
As a given name, it derives from Arabic raḥīm, meaning merciful or compassionate. The Turkish anatomical word rahim comes from a distinct Arabic word.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of God (Asma al-Husna) |
| Is Rahim in the Quran? | As a word · رحيم · 9:128Rahim occurs in the Quran as an adjective meaning merciful, including in a description of the messenger in Surah al-Tawbah. |
| Starts with | R · Ra |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Rahim
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Rahim Naki
Meaning of each name
- Rahim: deeply merciful, compassionate
- Naki: clean, pure, unblemished
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Halef Rahim
Meaning of each name
- Halef: successor, one who follows another
- Rahim: deeply merciful, compassionate
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Rahim Kasım
Meaning of each name
- Rahim: deeply merciful, compassionate
- Kasım: one who divides or distributes shares
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Kenan Rahim
Meaning of each name
- Kenan: Canaan; the name of a historical region
- Rahim: deeply merciful, compassionate
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Rahim İbrahim
Meaning of each name
- Rahim: deeply merciful, compassionate
- İbrahim: traditionally, father of many peoples
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Sacit Rahim
Meaning of each name
- Sacit: one who prostrates in worship
- Rahim: deeply merciful, compassionate
How to pronounce Rahim
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾahim/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | رحيم |
Is Rahim a boy’s name?
Yes, Rahim is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Rahim appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Rahim
Names with related meanings
- Ensar♂Helpers, supporters
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Semih♂Generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Rahmi♂Associated with mercy and compassion
- Mazlum♂Someone subjected to oppression or injustice
- Şefik♂Compassionate, affectionate, caring
- Rafet♂Compassion
- Atıf♂Compassionate
- Abdürrahim♂Servant of God, the Merciful
- Rauf♂Deeply compassionate and merciful
- Raif♂Compassionate
- Refet♂Compassion, tenderness and mercy
Famous people named Rahim
- Rahim Zafer · b. 1971
- Rahim Er · b. 1950
- Rahim Rızvanoğlu · b. 1986
- Rahim Anşin · b. 1945
- Rahim Çakmak
- Rahim Er · b. 1950
- Rahim Horuz
- Rahim Ocak · b. 1945
FAQ about the name Rahim
What is the meaning of Rahim?
Rahim means “deeply merciful, compassionate”. As a given name, it derives from Arabic raḥīm, meaning merciful or compassionate. The Turkish anatomical word rahim comes from a distinct Arabic word.
Is Rahim a boy’s name?
Yes, Rahim is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Rahim in the Quran?
As a word. Rahim occurs in the Quran as an adjective meaning merciful, including in a description of the messenger in Surah al-Tawbah. (e.g.: 9:128)
What is the origin of the name Rahim?
Rahim is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Rahim have?
Rahim has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Rahim?
Rahim appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Rahim?
Some ideas: Rahim Naki; Halef Rahim; Rahim Kasım.
Famous people named Rahim?
Notable people named Rahim include Rahim Zafer, Rahim Er, Rahim Rızvanoğlu.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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