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Rehema

Rehema (pronounced ré-HÉ-ma) is a girl name of Swahili origin, used in Kenya, Tanzania. It means “Compassion, mercy.”

Origin
Swahili
Region
Kenya, Tanzania
Gender
Girl
Love & tenderness Faith & spirituality

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“Rehema” comes from Swahili culture (Kenya, Tanzania). Every African country has its own tale in 54 Tales of Africa, our illustrated collection.

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