Rahim

Meaning compassionate, merciful
Origin Arabic
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Ra-him

About Rahim

Rahim offers a beautiful blend of gentleness and strength, creating a name that resonates with warmth and dignity. This two-syllable choice carries a soft, melodious quality that makes it pleasant to hear and say repeatedly. Parents drawn to Rahim often seek names with depth and cultural richness that still feel accessible in diverse settings. The name's pronunciation is straightforward once learned, and its spelling follows logical phonetic patterns. Rahim projects kindness and compassion while maintaining solid, masculine presence—a balance many parents find appealing. The name's global familiarity means it crosses cultural boundaries with ease, yet it remains distinctive enough in many regions to ensure individuality. Rahim grows gracefully with a child from infancy through adulthood, never seeming too cute or too serious for any particular age. For families valuing names that suggest positive qualities like mercy and understanding while maintaining strength of character, Rahim provides a meaningful choice that serves a child well throughout his lifetime.

Variations of Name Rahim

Rahman
Raheim
Raheem
Rahiem

Nicknames for Rahim

Ray
Rah
Himi
Ahi
Rahim

Famous People Named Rahim

Rahim Aga Khan IVSpiritual leader and philanthropist
Rahim JafferCanadian politician
Rahim ShahPakistani singer
Rahim MooreAmerican football player
Rahim NabiIndian footballer
Rahimtulla MohamedKenyan politician
Rahim MinhasPakistani journalist
Rahim ZaferTurkish actor
Rahim AmlaniCanadian businessman
Rahim AyewGhanaian footballer
Rahimtulla Habib DaudKenyan banker and philanthropist
Rahim ChagüiIranian footballer
Rahim JungAfghan musician
Rahim AliIndian footballer
Rahim BandaGhanaian actor
Rahim AlHajIraqi musician
Rahim JanAfghan politician
Rahimuddin KhanPakistani hockey player
Rahim ShahryariIranian composer

Characters Named Rahim

Rahim KhanCharacter from "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
Rahim AlarCharacter from "The Wheel of Time" series by Robert Jordan

Other Popular Names Beginning with R

Raheem
Ruben
Rodolfo
Remy
Revan
Reece
Rashad
Rami
Rhys
Ramsey