Rabeya
Rabeya is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Bengali form origin, meaning “The fourth (daughter)”.
| Meaning | The fourth (daughter) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Bengali form |
| Written as | رابعة |
| Pronunciation | RAH-beh-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bangladesh, India |
Meaning and origin of Rabeya
Rabeya is how Bangladeshis usually write Rābiʿa, an Arabic name that means 'fourth', from the root for the number four. In Bengali speech the ending softens to -eya, giving familiar combinations like Rabeya Begum and Rabeya Khatun. One well-known bearer, Rabeya Khatun, was a leading Bangladeshi novelist. Like every form of the name, it also recalls Rābiʿa al-ʿAdawiyya, the Basran saint of the eighth century.
Is Rabeya a Muslim name?
Rabeya is the Bengali version of Rabia, a girl's name with a long history in Muslim families.
How popular is Rabeya?
It is extremely common in Bangladesh and in West Bengal.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rabeya mean?
Rabeya means 'The fourth (daughter)'. It is of Arabic, Bengali form origin.
Is Rabeya a Muslim name?
Rabeya is the Bengali version of Rabia, a girl's name with a long history in Muslim families.
How do you pronounce Rabeya?
Rabeya is pronounced RAH-beh-yah.
Is Rabeya a boy or girl name?
Rabeya is usually a girl name.