Raheem
Meaning of Raheem
Raheem is a popular and meaningful name for baby boys. It has its origins in Arabic, meaning "compassionate" or "merciful." The name Raheem has a smooth and melodious sound, making it pleasing to the ear. In American English, it is pronounced as rah-HEEM (/rɑ.ˈhim/), while in Arabic it is pronounced as rah-HIM (/ra.ˈħi:m/). The British English pronunciation is also rah-HEEM (/rɑ.ˈhi:m/). This name has been consistently chosen by parents over the years, with an average ranking of around 1100 in popularity in the United States. Its usage peaked in the mid-1990s but has remained relatively steady since then. If you're looking for a name that carries a positive meaning and a pleasant sound, Raheem could be an excellent choice for your baby boy.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as rah-HEEM (/rɑ.ˈhi:m/)
American English
- Pronunced as rah-HEEM (/rɑ.ˈhim/)
Arabic
- Pronunced as rah-HIM (/ra.ˈħi:m/)
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Notable People Named Raheem
| Raheem Shaquille Sterling is an English professional footballer known for his role as a winger for Premier League club Chelsea and the England national team. |
| Dominique Raheem Mostert is an American football running back for the Miami Dolphins in the NFL, having played college football at Purdue. |
| Raheem DeVaughn is an American singer and songwriter known for his albums The Love Experience and Love Behind the Melody, which featured popular singles such as "Guess Who Loves You More" and "Woman". |
| Raheem Morris is an American football coach currently serving as the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams, with previous head coaching experience at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons. |
| Raheem Blackshear is an American football running back currently playing for the Carolina Panthers in the NFL, with a college football background at Rutgers and Virginia Tech. |
