Girl name
Rahmet name meaning
“mercy, forgiveness; divine compassion”
Rahmet means mercy, forgiveness, and divine compassion. It comes from Arabic raḥma, which became rahmet in Turkish, and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. The Turkish word also refers figuratively to rain, linking the name with water nourishing soil and plants.
What does Rahmet mean?
Mercy, forgiveness; divine compassion
In Turkish: merhamet, bağışlama; ilahi esirgeme
Rahmet is used in Turkish especially for divine mercy and forgiveness. Calling rain rahmet presents life-sustaining water as a blessing. The name shares its root with Rahime and Rahmi, and the word also appears in everyday expressions of remembrance and prayer.
Origin of the name Rahmet
Rahmet comes from Arabic raḥma, mercy or compassion. Turkish retains a final t in this borrowed form and also uses the word figuratively for rain as a blessing.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Rahmet in the Quran? | As a word · رحمة · 39:53The source word رحمة occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word expressing mercy and divine compassion. |
| 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 Rahmet
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Rahmet Sima
Meaning of each name
- Rahmet: mercy, forgiveness; divine compassion
- Sima: face, countenance; outward appearance
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Dünya Rahmet
Meaning of each name
- Dünya: the earth, our planet; the world
- Rahmet: mercy, forgiveness; divine compassion
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Rahmet Naime
Meaning of each name
- Rahmet: mercy, forgiveness; divine compassion
- Naime: living in comfort and abundance
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Saliha Rahmet
Meaning of each name
- Saliha: good, virtuous; doing good deeds
- Rahmet: mercy, forgiveness; divine compassion
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Rahmet Zeynepsu
Meaning of each name
- Rahmet: mercy, forgiveness; divine compassion
- Zeynepsu: a fragrant tree and water
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Halise Rahmet
Meaning of each name
- Halise: pure, unmixed; sincere
- Rahmet: mercy, forgiveness; divine compassion
How to pronounce Rahmet
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾahmet/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | رحمت |
| Arabic | رحمة |
Is Rahmet a girl’s name?
Yes, Rahmet is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Rahmet does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Rahmet
Names with related meanings
- Halime♀Gentle, patient, forbearing
- Asiye♀One who consoles or soothes suffering
- Mihriban♀Affectionate, compassionate and kindly
- Semiha♀Generous, open-handed
- Rahime♀Merciful, compassionate
- Şefika♀Compassionate, tender, caring
- Semahat♀Generosity
- Hamiye♀Female protector, one who shelters
- Assıya♀One who heals or consoles
- Atife♀Compassionate, affectionate
- Asral♀Compassion, love, protective care
- Atıfet♀Kindly concern
Famous people named Rahmet
- Rahmet Güner
- Rahmet Koluman · b. 1991
- Rahmet Savaş
FAQ about the name Rahmet
What is the meaning of Rahmet?
Rahmet means “mercy, forgiveness; divine compassion”. Rahmet comes from Arabic raḥma, mercy or compassion. Turkish retains a final t in this borrowed form and also uses the word figuratively for rain as a blessing.
Is Rahmet a girl’s name?
Yes, Rahmet is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Rahmet in the Quran?
As a word. The source word رحمة occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word expressing mercy and divine compassion. (e.g.: 39:53)
What is the origin of the name Rahmet?
Rahmet is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Rahmet have?
Rahmet has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Rahmet?
Rahmet does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Rahmet?
Some ideas: Rahmet Sima; Dünya Rahmet; Rahmet Naime.
Famous people named Rahmet?
Notable people named Rahmet include Rahmet Güner, Rahmet Koluman, Rahmet Savaş.
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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