Rabia
Rabia is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “The fourth (daughter)”.
| Meaning | The fourth (daughter) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | رابعة |
| Pronunciation | RAH-bee-ah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide, Pakistan, Turkey, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Rabia
Rabia, or Rābiʿa, literally means 'fourth' and was once a common way to name a family's fourth daughter. It comes from the Arabic root r-b-ʿ, four. The name owes its enduring popularity to Rābiʿa al-ʿAdawiyya, an eighth-century ascetic of Basra who taught that God should be loved purely for Himself, a teaching that left a deep mark on later Sufism. Turks write it Rabia, while Bangladeshis prefer Rabeya.
Is Rabia a Muslim name?
Few Muslim girls' names are as classic as Rabia, which is forever associated with Rabi'a al-Adawiyya, one of Islam's most revered saints.
How popular is Rabia?
It is used throughout the Muslim world, and is especially popular in Pakistan, Turkey and Bangladesh.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rabia mean?
Rabia means 'The fourth (daughter)'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Rabia a Muslim name?
Few Muslim girls' names are as classic as Rabia, which is forever associated with Rabi'a al-Adawiyya, one of Islam's most revered saints.
How do you pronounce Rabia?
Rabia is pronounced RAH-bee-ah.
Is Rabia a boy or girl name?
Rabia is usually a girl name.