"mercy, compassion"
Rehmat
A name meaning divine mercy, rooted in Islamic faith
Meaning & Origin
"divine blessing, grace"
The Story of Rehmat
Rehmat is the Urdu/Punjabi pronunciation of the Arabic word 'Rahma' (رحمة), meaning 'mercy' or 'compassion.' In Islamic theology, Rahman and Rahim (the Merciful, the Compassionate) are among the 99 names of Allah, making mercy one of the most sacred divine attributes. Rehmat is used primarily in South Asian Muslim communities, particularly in Pakistan and parts of India, as both a given name and a surname.
Rehmat remains a traditional name in Pakistani, Afghan, and North Indian Muslim communities. It is rarely given outside these communities but carries deep religious significance. The name is somewhat more common as a surname in the subcontinent.
The concept of rahma (mercy/compassion) is central to Islamic faith. The Quran begins with 'Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Rahim' (In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful). Naming a daughter Rehmat expresses a profound religious hope.
Fun Facts
- Rahman and Rahim (forms of rahma) are two of the 99 Names of Allah in Islamic tradition
- The Quran mentions mercy (rahma) over 300 times, making it one of the most emphasized divine qualities
- Pakistan is the world's second-most populous Muslim country, and names like Rehmat are embedded in its culture
Rehmat in Other Languages
Famous People Named Rehmat
Rehmat Ali
Politician
1897
Pakistani nationalist who coined the name 'Pakistan' in 1933, advocating for a Muslim homeland on the Indian subcontinen...
Pakistani nationalist who coined the name 'Pakistan' in 1933, advocating for a Muslim homeland on the Indian subcontinent
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #2,877
- Total SSA Count
- 58
- Cultural Origins
- Pakistani Urdu Islamic South Asian
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
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Also a Boy Name
Rehmat is also used as a boy name, ranked #18993.
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About the Name Rehmat
Rehmat is a girl name with Pakistani, Urdu, Islamic, and South Asian origins . The name means "mercy, compassion" in Arabic .
Is Rehmat a boy or girl name? Rehmat is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #2,877 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #18,993. Rehmat is more commonly used as a girl name.
Rehmat is currently ranked #2,877 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Rehmat has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Rehmat include Rehmie and Remy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.