Names That Mean Compassion

  1. Mercy
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "compassion"
    • Description:

      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 between 2012 and 2013, making it one of the year's fastest-rising names. Right now, it's still stylish and distinctive, a rare and wonderful combination.
  2. Rahma
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "mercy, grace, compassion"
    • Description:

      A warm-sounding Arabic name with a gentle meaning, mentioned frequently in the Quran.
  3. Racham
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "mercy, compassion"
    • Description:

      This name -- the basic form is Rachamim -- is especially popular among Sephardic Jews.
  4. Karuna
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "compassion"
    • Description:

      A beautiful Hindu name, now potentially marred for its similarity to "corona."
  5. Trueth
    • Origin:

      Cornish
    • Meaning:

      "compassion"
    • Description:

      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.
  6. Dayaa
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "compassion"
    • Description:

      The double vowel changes this name's pronunciation and gives it a novel twist.