Rahmi

Rahmi is a masculine given name most commonly found in Turkey and Turkish-speaking communities. It is of Turkish origin, derived from the Arabic root rahm, meaning mercy or compassion, with an affix in Turkish that forms a personal name. The meaning is typically rendered as merciful or related to mercy.

In Turkish naming practice, Rahmi is used as a given name across generations and can appear as a first or middle name. It reflects the common practice of adopting names with virtuous or favorable meanings drawn from Arabic and Persian lexical traditions that entered Turkish through historical contact.

One of the best-known bearers is Rahmi M. Koç (born 1930), a prominent Turkish industrialist and former chairman of Koç Holding, who has played a major role in Turkish business and philanthropy. Other individuals with the name have appeared in Turkish literature, media, and public life, illustrating its continued use in contemporary Turkish society.

Variants and related names include Rahim in Arabic-speaking contexts, and related Turkish words built on the same root such as Rahmet, meaning mercy. The form Rahmi itself remains distinctive to Turkish usage, though it may appear in historical and regional records beyond Turkey.