Noor · 99 Names of Allah · Ar-Raheem
الرَّحِيمُ

Ar-Raheem

The Merciful · the 2nd of the 99 Names of Allah
Name number
2 of 99
Meaning
The Merciful
Arabic
الرَّحِيمُ

Ar-Raheem (الرَّحِيمُ) is the 2nd of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna), meaning "The Merciful." Allah says: "And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them" (Qur'an 7:180).

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Frequently asked

What does Ar-Raheem mean?

Ar-Raheem (الرَّحِيمُ) means "The Merciful." It is one of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna).

Which of the 99 names is Ar-Raheem?

Ar-Raheem is the 2nd of the 99 Names of Allah.

How do you write Ar-Raheem in Arabic?

Ar-Raheem is written الرَّحِيمُ in Arabic.

More of the 99 Names

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Transliterations and meanings of the beautiful names (Asma ul Husna) follow a widely used standard; scholars render some meanings with slight variation. To learn all 99 with audio and reflect on them daily, open the Noor app. Have a question about a name? Ask Noor for the cited verse.