Rachamim: meaning of the Hebrew name
רַחֲמִים
Pronounced rah-khah-MEEM
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Rachamim
Rachamim means mercy and compassion, one of the attributes of God. A traditional name beloved in Sephardi and Mizrahi communities, expressing a tender heart and kindness.
Rachamim in Hebrew
Rachamim is written רחמים in Hebrew (with vowel points: רַחֲמִים). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- חHet
- מMem
- יYod
- מMem
Gematria value: 298 (Resh 200 + Het 8 + Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningcompassion
- Pronunciationrah-khah-MEEM
- Hebrewרחמים
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Rachamim was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Rachamim
What does the name Rachamim mean?
Rachamim means mercy and compassion, one of the attributes of God. A traditional name beloved in Sephardi and Mizrahi communities, expressing a tender heart and kindness.
How do you pronounce Rachamim?
Rachamim is pronounced rah-khah-MEEM in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Rachamim in Hebrew?
Rachamim is written רחמים in Hebrew (with vowel points: רַחֲמִים).
What is the gematria of Rachamim?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רחמים adds up to 298 (Resh 200 + Het 8 + Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Mem 40).
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