Rahimi

Rahimi Meaning & Origin

About Rahimi
The surname Rahimi is of Persian origin and is derived from the Arabic word "rahim," meaning "merciful" or "compassionate." It is a common surname among people of Persian and Afghan descent. The name Rahimi is often associated with individuals who are known for their kindness, empathy, and benevolence.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Rahimi is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Rahimi: 1,730
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,582
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.59

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rahimi based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Rahimi is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RHM
🗽 NYSIIS
RANA
🔊 Soundex
R050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH0 HH IY1 M IY0
🌐 IPA
/rahimi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RHM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rahimi in Braille

Here's how to represent Rahimi in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Rahimi in braille

How to sign the name Rahimi using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Rahimi using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Rahimi in sign language

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