Girl name
Rahime name meaning
“merciful, compassionate”
Rahime means merciful or compassionate. It comes from Arabic raḥīma, the feminine form of raḥīm, and belongs to the word family associated with mercy. In Türkiye, it is a feminine given name. Its relationship with Rahim offers a concrete example of related feminine and masculine forms in Arabic.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Rahime mean?
Merciful, compassionate
In Turkish: merhametli, şefkat gösteren
Rahime is a feminine name expressing mercy and compassion. It shares its root with Rahim and Rahmi, as well as Turkish merhamet. Its connection with the religious vocabulary of divine mercy is clear, although the feminine form Rahime is not itself the divine name al-Rahim.
How popular is Rahime?
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 Rahime 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 Rahime
From Arabic raḥīma ‘merciful, compassionate’, the feminine counterpart of raḥīm, derived from the root r-ḥ-m.
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 Rahime
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Rahime Ayşe
Meaning of each name
- Rahime: merciful, compassionate
- Ayşe: living woman; she who lives
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Enfal Rahime
Meaning of each name
- Enfal: spoils, property gained in war
- Rahime: merciful, compassionate
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Rahime Serra
Meaning of each name
- Rahime: merciful, compassionate
- Serra: prosperity and well-being; ease of circumstances
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Fadimana Rahime
Meaning of each name
- Fadimana: a fused form of Fatma Ana
- Rahime: merciful, compassionate
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Rahime Havvanur
Meaning of each name
- Rahime: merciful, compassionate
- Havvanur: Havva combined with light
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Elif Rahime
Meaning of each name
- Elif: name of the Arabic alphabet's first letter
- Rahime: merciful, compassionate
How to pronounce Rahime
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾahime/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | رحیمه |
| Arabic | رحيمة |
Is Rahime a girl’s name?
Yes, Rahime is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Rahime appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Rahime
Names with related meanings
- Halime♀Gentle, patient, forbearing
- Asiye♀One who consoles or soothes suffering
- Mihriban♀Affectionate, compassionate and kindly
- Semiha♀Generous, open-handed
- Şefika♀Compassionate, tender, caring
- Semahat♀Generosity
- Hamiye♀Female protector, one who shelters
- Rahmet♀Mercy, forgiveness
- Assıya♀One who heals or consoles
- Atife♀Compassionate, affectionate
- Asral♀Compassion, love, protective care
- Atıfet♀Kindly concern
Famous people named Rahime
- Rahime Arı · b. 1999
- Rahime Atabay · b. 1995
- Rahime Tekin · b. 1998
- Rahime Aydın Er
- Rahime Cengiz · b. 1974
- Rahime Evra Karakaya
- Rahime Koç
FAQ about the name Rahime
What is the meaning of Rahime?
Rahime means “merciful, compassionate”. From Arabic raḥīma ‘merciful, compassionate’, the feminine counterpart of raḥīm, derived from the root r-ḥ-m.
Is Rahime a girl’s name?
Yes, Rahime is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Rahime in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Rahime nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Rahime?
Rahime is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Rahime have?
Rahime has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Rahime?
Rahime appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Rahime?
Some ideas: Rahime Ayşe; Enfal Rahime; Rahime Serra.
Famous people named Rahime?
Notable people named Rahime include Rahime Arı, Rahime Atabay, Rahime Tekin.
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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