At a Glance
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- rah-KEEM
Rakim is an Arabic boy's name. It appears in our list of 175+ Strong Black Baby Boy Names You’ll Love.
Meaning & Origin of Rakim
Origin: Arabic.
A common claim: Rakim means 'compassionate' or 'merciful' Actually: This is a widely repeated gloss, but it isn't independently confirmed; it may reflect confusion with the similar-sounding Arabic word for 'merciful.'
How to Pronounce Rakim
rah-KEEMIPA /rɑːˈkiːm/
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