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Rahmatullah: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“mercy of Allah”

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رحمت اللہ

رَحْمَةُ اللّٰه

What Rahmatullah means

Rahmatullah (رحمت اللہ, Arabic رَحْمَةُ اللّٰه) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “mercy of Allah”. It comes from the Arabic root ر ح م. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ر ح م.

Rahmatullah at a glance

Meaning
mercy of Allah
Gender
Boy
Origin
Arabic
Faith
Muslim
Say it
reh-ma-tul-laah
Syllables
4
Letters
11
First letter
R · ر

Meaning of Rahmatullah

In English
mercy of Allah
اردو میں معنی
اللہ کی رحمت

Origin and history of Rahmatullah

Compound of raḥma, mercy (Lane), and Allah; raḥmatu llāh occurs in the Quran (e.g. 7:56).

Rootر ح م

How to say and write Rahmatullah

Say it
reh-ma-tul-laah4 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English
Rahmatullah
Urdu
رحمت اللہ
Original script
رَحْمَةُ اللّٰه
Other spellings
Rehmatullah · Rahmat Ullah
Known bearer
Rahmatullah Kairanwi, scholar and debater

Sibling names for Rahmatullah

Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Rahmatullah.

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Questions about the name Rahmatullah

What does the name Rahmatullah mean?

Rahmatullah means “mercy of Allah”. In Urdu: اللہ کی رحمت. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Rahmatullah a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Rahmatullah is a boy’s name.

Is Rahmatullah a Muslim name?

Yes. Rahmatullah is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Compound of raḥma, mercy (Lane), and Allah; raḥmatu llāh occurs in the Quran (e.g. 7:56).

How do you pronounce Rahmatullah?

Say it “reh-ma-tul-laah”: 4 syllables.

How do you write Rahmatullah in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Rahmatullah is written رحمت اللہ. In its original script: رَحْمَةُ اللّٰه.

What are other spellings of Rahmatullah?

Rahmatullah is also spelled Rehmatullah, Rahmat Ullah.

Who is a famous person named Rahmatullah?

Rahmatullah Kairanwi, scholar and debater

Is the meaning of Rahmatullah verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.