Raheelah
Raheelah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, via Urdu origin, meaning “A woman who journeys”.
| Meaning | A woman who journeys |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, via Urdu |
| Written as | راحیلہ |
| Pronunciation | rah-HEE-lah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Raheelah
Raheelah is a way of writing Raheela with an added final h to show the Arabic feminine ending. It is the girl's counterpart of Raheel, which is explained from the Arabic raḥīl, departure or setting out on a journey, from the root r-ḥ-l. This -ah spelling is seen more often among families of South Asian heritage in North America and Britain than in South Asia itself.
Is Raheelah a Muslim name?
This spelling of Raheela is chosen mainly by South Asian Muslim families.
How popular is Raheelah?
South Asian Muslims use it, particularly those living in the diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raheelah mean?
Raheelah means 'A woman who journeys'. It is of Arabic, via Urdu origin.
Is Raheelah a Muslim name?
This spelling of Raheela is chosen mainly by South Asian Muslim families.
How do you pronounce Raheelah?
Raheelah is pronounced rah-HEE-lah.
Is Raheelah a boy or girl name?
Raheelah is usually a girl name.