Rakim

Rakim is an Arabic-origin name that is often given to male children. This name is extensively used in Islamic communities as well as by people of African American descent. The name is seen as a derivation of the popular names - Karim, Hakim, and Rahim. This beautiful name can have a bunch of meanings, which adds to its charm and lets people choose the interpretation that they like. 
Interestingly, some people believe that this name comes from the name of a guardian dog who protected the Seven Sleepers of Islam. While this theory is popular, it is not the only one to exist. 
When translated from Arabic, the meaning of Rakim is 'to be merciful' or 'to be kind'. It can also be translated to mean 'God of the Sun' or 'Gift of God'. This name, therefore, has pronounced religious connotations which can be one of the reasons behind its popularity. 
Some of the famous people named Rakim are a rapper named William Michael Griffin who accepted 'Rakim' as his stage name, Rakim Cox - a footballer, and Rakim Mayers - who is more famous as the rapper ASAP Rocky.

Gender

Boy

Origin

Arabic

Numerology

R is for rely, everyone’s trustworthy friend.

A is for abundant, your cheer knows no bounds.

K is for kid, the child within.

I is for instill, the lesson of life.

M is for musical, your hidden talent!

Lucky

Rakim lucky number is 7.

The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.

Famous People Named Rakim

• Rakim Mayers American rapper known as ASAP Rocky