Surname · Persian origin
Rahimi
Meaning
The surname Rahimi means Relating to Rahim (merciful).
Origin
Persian
Type
patronymic
The origin of the surname Rahimi
Rahimi means “relating to Rahim,” “merciful.”
What kind of surname is Rahimi?
Rahimi is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. It belongs to the Persian naming tradition — you can read how Persian surnames were formed on our Persian last names page.
Other Persian surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Rahimi mean?
The surname Rahimi means Relating to Rahim (merciful). Rahimi means “relating to Rahim,” “merciful.”
Where does the surname Rahimi come from?
Rahimi is a surname of Persian origin.
What kind of surname is Rahimi?
Rahimi is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other Persian surnames?
Other Persian surnames include Ahmadi, Ahmadzadeh, Bahrami, Hashemi, Hosseini, Isfahani.