Islamic feminine name
Rehema
reh-HEH-mah
Pronunciation: reh-HEH-mah
رحمة
Girl
Origin
Swahili (from Arabic rahma)
Meaning
Mercy, compassion (Swahili form of Arabic 'Rahma')
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
6
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Rehema.
Rehema is a Swahili (from Arabic rahma) name commonly explained as Mercy, compassion (Swahili form of Arabic 'Rahma'). It is often grouped with Islamic feminine name names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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Sibling-Friendly Names
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