Rehmat is an Urdu transcription of the Arabic word raḥmat, meaning "mercy, compassion." It is a variant of Rahmat, which derives from the Arabic root raḥma (رحمة), closely tied to the concept of divine mercy in Islam. The name is used as a given name for both genders, though it is more common for girls in Urdu-speaking communities.
In Islamic tradition, raḥma (mercy) is one of the central attributes of God, often invoked in the phrase Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim ("In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful"). This gives the name Rehmat spiritual significance, representing a hope that the bearer embodies compassion and forgiveness. The similar form Rahma is used in Indonesia and other Muslim-majority regions, while Rehema is a Swahili variant, showing the root's wide spread across different languages and cultures.
- Meaning: Mercy, compassion
- Origin: Arabic via Urdu
- Type: Given name (unisex)
- Usage Regions: South Asia, particularly Pakistan and India