Names That Mean Compassion
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Mercy
English word name
"compassion"
The quality of mercy makes this lovely Puritan virtue name a quiet favorite today. Although it was most popular in the late nineteenth century, Mercy is on its way to a comeback -- it rose 143 spots…
Dayaa
Hindi
"compassion"
The double vowel changes this name's pronunciation and gives it a novel twist.
Racham
Hebrew
"mercy, compassion"
This name -- the basic form is Rachamim -- is especially popular among Sephardic Jews.
Trueth
Cornish
"compassion"
This could be a good option for people looking for a virtue name, though the virtue most people will understand will be different to the meaning.
Karuna
Sanskrit
"compassion"
A beautiful Hindu name, now potentially marred for its similarity to "corona." Uma Thurman's middle name is Karuna.
Rahma
Arabic
"mercy, grace, compassion"
A warm-sounding Arabic name with a gentle meaning, mentioned frequently in the Quran.
