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Rahim

Meaning in Urdu
رحم کرنے والا
Merciful, compassionate
رحیم Rahim
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Gender
Boy
Origin
Arabic
Abjad
258
Lucky number
6
Name details
NameRahim
In Urdu (اردو)رحیم
Roman / pronunciationRahim
Meaning (English)Merciful, compassionate
Meaning (Urdu)رحم کرنے والا
OriginArabic
GenderBoy
Abjad · lucky number258 · 6

What does Rahim mean?

Rahim (رحیم) is a arabic boy name meaning “Merciful, compassionate” — in Urdu, رحم کرنے والا. Pronounced Rahim, it is a well-loved choice among Urdu-speaking and Muslim families for its beautiful meaning and easy, melodic sound.

Arabic names are deeply rooted in the language of the Quran and are the most widely used names in the Muslim world.

Numerology & lucky number

In the traditional Abjad system, each Urdu/Arabic letter has a numeric value. The letters of رحیم add up to 258, which reduces to the single-digit lucky number 6. These associations are part of cultural tradition and are shared for interest, not as a factual claim.

258
Abjad value of Rahim: 258 · lucky number 6
The letters of رحیم add up to 258 in the traditional Abjad system. Shared for cultural interest.
Similar names to Rahim
RaheemرحیمMost merciful, compassionateArhamارحمMost merciful, compassionate
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FAQs

What is the meaning of the name Rahim?

Rahim means "Merciful, compassionate" — in Urdu, رحم کرنے والا. It is a Arabic name traditionally used for a Boy.

Is Rahim a boy or a girl name?

Rahim is a Boy name.

How do you write Rahim in Urdu?

Rahim is written as رحیم in Urdu (Roman transliteration: Rahim).

What is the Abjad (numerology) value of Rahim?

In the traditional Abjad system, the letters of Rahim (رحیم) add up to 258. This is shared for cultural interest only.

Is Rahim a good Islamic name?

Rahim is a Arabic name with the positive meaning "Merciful, compassionate", which makes it a popular and meaningful choice for a Muslim Boy.

What is the lucky number of Rahim?

Reducing the Abjad value of Rahim (258) to a single digit gives 6. This is a traditional numerology association, shared for cultural interest only.

What names are similar to Rahim?

Names often chosen alongside Rahim include Raheem, Arham.

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