Rakhim means “merciful”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir.
- Rakhim is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Rakhim mean?
Literal meaning
Rakhim is a boy's name used in Bashkir, Kyrgyz and Tatar. It means “merciful”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Rakhim in Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Rakhim mean in Kyrgyz?
In Kyrgyz the name is written Рахим and Rakhim (common romanization). No separate Kyrgyz gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “merciful” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Rakhim mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Рәхим and Rakhim (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “merciful” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Rakhim mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Rakhim (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “merciful” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Rakhim come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Rakhim?
Rakhim is used as a given name in Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Rakhim across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrgyz | РахимCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “merciful” | Editorial |
| Tatar | РәхимCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “merciful” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | RakhimLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “merciful” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Rakhim
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Рахим | Kyrgyz | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Rakhim | Kyrgyz | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Рәхим | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Rakhim | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Rakhim | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Rakhim
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Rakhim rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BeknazarBoy“lord's favour”same language (kyrgyz)
- ZamiraGirl“conscience, heart”same language (kyrgyz)
- KemelBoy“perfect, mature”same language (kyrgyz)
- KarimBoy“generous, noble”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- JusupBoy“he will add”same language (kyrgyz)
- GäwhärGirl“diamond”same language (bashkir)
- ElnurBoy“light of the people”same language (kyrgyz)
- ZuleikhaGirl“fair, radiant”same language (tatar)
Common questions about Rakhim
What does the name Rakhim mean?
Rakhim means “merciful”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Rakhim a girl's or a boy's name?
Rakhim is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Kyrgyz: boys; Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Rakhim come from?
Rakhim is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Rakhim?
Rakhim is recorded for Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Rakhim spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Рахим (Cyrillic), Рәхим (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Rakhim have?
Rakhim has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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