Rajaa
Rajaa is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Hope, aspiration”.
| Meaning | Hope, aspiration |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | رجاء |
| Pronunciation | rah-JAA |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, North Africa |
Meaning and origin of Rajaa
Rajaa is a common way of writing Rajāʾ, the Arabic word for hope, from the root r-j-w. The doubled a shows the long vowel and helps set it apart from the Sanskrit title Raja. Islamic teaching pairs rajāʾ, hope in God's mercy, with khawf, fear of God, and describes the two as the believer's two wings. Girls in North Africa, the Levant and Egypt often receive it.
Is Rajaa a Muslim name?
Rajaa speaks of hope in God's mercy. Its root appears in 'whoever hopes (yarjū) to meet his Lord, let him do righteous deeds' (Quran 18:110).
How popular is Rajaa?
Girls in Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and North Africa are given it.
Gifts with the name Rajaa
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Spellings and variants of Rajaa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rajaa mean?
Rajaa means 'Hope, aspiration'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Rajaa a Muslim name?
Rajaa speaks of hope in God's mercy. Its root appears in 'whoever hopes (yarjū) to meet his Lord, let him do righteous deeds' (Quran 18:110).
How do you pronounce Rajaa?
Rajaa is pronounced rah-JAA.
Is Rajaa a boy or girl name?
Rajaa is usually a girl name.