Raheela
Raheela is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, via Urdu origin, meaning “One who travels”.
| Meaning | One who travels |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, via Urdu |
| Written as | راحیلہ |
| Pronunciation | rah-HEE-lah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Afghanistan |
Meaning and origin of Raheela
Raheela is the feminine form of Raheel. It is understood as 'one who travels', from the Arabic raḥīl, meaning departure or a journey, and the root r-ḥ-l, to set out. The name is used mostly in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan. Some families also link it to Rāḥīl, the Arabic name of Rachel, who was the mother of the Prophet Yusuf.
Is Raheela a Muslim name?
Raheela is a Muslim girl's name, widely used in South Asia as the feminine of Raheel.
How popular is Raheela?
It is common in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan.
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Spellings and variants of Raheela
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raheela mean?
Raheela means 'One who travels'. It is of Arabic, via Urdu origin.
Is Raheela a Muslim name?
Raheela is a Muslim girl's name, widely used in South Asia as the feminine of Raheel.
How do you pronounce Raheela?
Raheela is pronounced rah-HEE-lah.
Is Raheela a boy or girl name?
Raheela is usually a girl name.