Boy name
Rehim name meaning
“merciful; showing compassion”
Rehim means “merciful” or “showing compassion” and is a form of Rahim, derived from Arabic raḥīm. In Türkiye, it is used as a masculine given name. Its connection with Turkish Rahim and Azerbaijani Rəhim provides a concrete linguistic association, showing how the same source word appears in related naming traditions.
What does Rehim mean?
Merciful; showing compassion
In Turkish: merhametli; şefkat gösteren
Interpreted as a form of Rahim, Rehim carries the sense of mercy and compassion. The source word occurs in the Quran, and al-Rahim is among the divine names. The spelling Rehim itself, however, does not establish which language or pronunciation provided the immediate route into this particular record.
Origin of the name Rehim
Probably a pronunciation and spelling form of Rahim, from Arabic raḥīm (رحيم), meaning “merciful.” It can also be compared with Azerbaijani Rəhim.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Rehim in the Quran? | As a word · الرحيم · 2:163The source word raḥīm occurs in the Quran as an adjective expressing mercy and is used of God. |
| Starts with | R · Re |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Rehim
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾehim/ |
| Arabic | رحيم |
Is Rehim a boy’s name?
Yes, Rehim is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Rehim does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Rehim
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
- Rahim♂Deeply merciful, compassionate
- Abdürrahim♂Servant of God, the Merciful
- Rauf♂Deeply compassionate and merciful
- Raif♂Compassionate
Famous people named Rehim
- Rehim Kılıç
FAQ about the name Rehim
What is the meaning of Rehim?
Rehim means “merciful; showing compassion”. Probably a pronunciation and spelling form of Rahim, from Arabic raḥīm (رحيم), meaning “merciful.” It can also be compared with Azerbaijani Rəhim.
Is Rehim a boy’s name?
Yes, Rehim is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Rehim in the Quran?
As a word. The source word raḥīm occurs in the Quran as an adjective expressing mercy and is used of God. (e.g.: 2:163)
What is the origin of the name Rehim?
Rehim is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Rehim have?
Rehim has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Rehim?
Rehim does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Rehim?
Notable people named Rehim include Rehim Kılıç.
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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