Rahim (''Raḥīm'' , also anglicized as Raheem) is an Arabic word meaning "Merciful", from the root '' R-Ḥ-M.'' Al-Rahim (the Merciful) is one of the attributes of God according to Islam. It is a male given name, sometimes a hypocorism for Abdu r-Raḥīm "Servant of the Merciful". Spellings include Rahim, Raheem, Rohim and Roheem.

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Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khanan Khanzada Mirza Khan Abdul Rahim (17 December 1556 – 1 October 1627), popularly known as simply Rahim and titled ''Khan-i-Khanan'', was a poet who lived in India during the rule of Mughal emperor Akbar, who was Rahim's mentor. He was one of ...

(1556–1627), poet and minister in the Mughal Empire *

Rahim Abdullah Rahim Fahim Abdullah (born March 22, 1976) is an American former professional football player in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and was selected by the C ...

(born 1976), American football player *

Rahim Abdullah (Malaysian footballer) Rahim Abdullah (12 September 1947 – 25 March 2025) was a Malaysian footballer who played as a midfielder. A police officer, Rahim played for Penang FA, Perak FA and Selangor FA during his football career. He also played for the Malaysia nati ...

(1947–2025), Malaysian football player *

Rahim Ademi Rahim Ademi (born 30 January 1954) is a retired Croatian Army general of Kosovar Albanian origin. Biography Born and raised in the village of Karač, Vushtrri, Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (modern day Kosovo), Ademi graduated from ...

(born 1954), Croatian Army general * Raheem Beyah (born 1976), American computer scientist * Raheem Blackshear (born 1999), American football player * Raheem J. Brennerman (born 1978), American businessman * Raheem Brock (born 1978), American football player *

Rahim Jaffer Rahim Nizar Jaffer (; born 15 December 1971) is a former Canadian politician. He served in the House of Commons of Canada from 1997 to 2008, representing the Alberta riding of Edmonton—Strathcona as a member of the Conservative Party. He w ...

(born 1971), Canadian politician * Rahim Jahani (died 2014), Afghan singer *

Raheem Jarbo Raheem Jarbo (born September 3, 1977), also known by his stage names Mega Ran and Random, is an American Underground hip hop, underground nerdcore rapper, chiptune DJ, author and record producer. In February 2015, he changed his stage name to Me ...

(born 1977), rapper better known as "Mega Ran" *

Raheem Kassam Raheem J. Kassam (born 1 August 1986) is a British political activist, former editor-in-chief of ''Breitbart News'' London, and former chief adviser to former UK Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage. He has been described as far-right a ...

(born 1983), British politician and journalist *

Raheem Layne Raheem Layne (born July 2, 1999) is an American professional football safety for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Indiana Hoosiers and was signed by the Los Angeles Chargers as an undr ...

(born 1999), American football player *

Rahim Mehryar Rahim Mehryar () was a singer from Afghanistan. He and his wife singer Parasto, were counted as one of the most successful musical duos in the late 1980s that dominated the pop Pop or POP may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media * Pop ...

(1956–2010), Afghan singer *

Rahim Moore Rahim Shaheed Moore (born February 11, 1990) is an American professional football safety. He played college football for the UCLA Bruins, earning first-team All-American honors. He was selected by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2 ...

(born 1990), American football player *

Raheem Morris Dejohnold Raheem Morris (born September 3, 1976) is an American professional American football, football coach who is the head coach for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as head coach of the Tampa B ...

(born 1976), American football coach *

Raheem Mostert Dominique Raheem Mostert (born April 9, 1992) is an American professional American football, football running back for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers football, P ...

(born 1992), American football player *

Raheem Orr Raheem Orr (born August 21, 1986) is an American former professional American football and arena football defensive end as well as a fullback in the Arena Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL) for parts of 5 seasons. He pl ...

(born 1986), American football player *

Raheim Sanders Raheim G. "Rocket" Sanders (born June 8, 2002) is an American professional football running back for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks and South Carolina Gameco ...

(born 2002), American football player *

Raheem Sterling Raheem Shaquille Sterling (born 8 December 1994) is a professional Association football, footballer who plays as a Winger (association football), winger for club Chelsea F.C., Chelsea. Sterling began his career at Queens Park Rangers F.C., Que ...

(born 1994), English football player * Rahim Ullah (died 1861), Bengali rebel *

Rahim Zafer Rahim Zafer (born 21 January 1971 in Adapazarı) is a former Turkish football player. Zafer played for several clubs during his career including Sakaryaspor (1987–1990 and 2002–2003), Gençlerbirliği SK (1990–1996), Beşiktaş JK (1 ...

(born 1971), Turkish football player

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Esther Rahim Esther Rahim (25 June 1904 – 31 March 1963), also known as Esmet Rahim, was a Pakistani painter. ...

(1904–1963), Pakistani painter *

Hafiz Rahim Hafiz Rahim (19 November 1983 – 9 July 2020) was a Singaporean footballer who played as a forward. Career Club Hafiz had previously played for S.League club Geylang United, Singapore Armed Forces FC, Gombak United and Home United. Interna ...

(1983–2020), Singaporean footballer *

Mohd Safiq Rahim Safiq bin Rahim ( Jawi: صفيق بن رحيم; born 5 July 1987) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Malaysian Super League club Johor Darul Ta'zim. He is also a former member of the Malaysia national team. S ...

(born 1987), Malaysian footballer *

Mushfiqur Rahim Mushfiqur Rahim (; born 9 May 1987) is a Bangladeshi cricketer and the former captain of the Bangladesh national cricket team. He is a right-handed middle-order Batting (cricket), batter and wicket-keeper in the national team. Mushfiqur started ...

(born 1987), Bangladeshi cricketer *

Sameer Rahim Sameer Rahim is a British literary journalist and novelist. He became Managing Editor (Arts and Books) at '' Prospect'' magazine, having previously worked at the ''London Review of Books'' and at ''The Daily Telegraph'', and his reviews of both fi ...

, British literary journalist and novelist *

Tahar Rahim Tahar Rahim (born 4 July 1981) is a French actor. His breakthrough performance was in the 2009 French film '' A Prophet'', for which he won the César Award for Best Actor and Most Promising Actor. He then starred as FBI agent Ali Soufan in t ...

(born 1981), French actor

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*Raheem Porter, from Juice (1992)

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