Muslim Boy Names Starting with R

Muslim boy names beginning with the letter R, with meanings, Arabic spellings and origins. Includes Quranic names, names of the Companions, and modern names from Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Urdu and African traditions.

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131 names · each links to its meaning, Arabic spelling, origin and pronunciation.

Raad — ThunderRaafat — Compassion, tender mercyRaage — Generally explained as 'one who was late'Raahil — Traveller, one who sets outRaashid — Rightly guided, wiseRabbani — Godly, devoted to the LordRabih — Winner, one who profitsRabiu — SpringRachid — Rightly guided, wiseRadi — Content, pleased, satisfiedRaed — Pioneer, leader, forerunnerRaees — Chief, leader, headRafael — God has healedRafat — Compassion, tender mercyRafay — One who raises up, exaltedRafeeq — Companion, gentle friendRafi — Exalted, high, nobleRafid — Supporter; tributary riverRafik — Companion, kind friendRafiq — Companion, kind friendRagab — Rajab, the sacred month; reveredRagheed — Comfortable, pleasant, at easeRaghib — Desirous, eager, longing (for God)Raheel — Traveller, one who sets outRaheem — Merciful, compassionateRahiim — Merciful, compassionateRahil — Traveller, one who journeysRahim — Merciful, compassionateRahman — Most Merciful (a Name of God)Rahmat — Mercy, blessingRahmatullah — Mercy of GodRahmon — Merciful (short for Abdurahmon)Rahul — Efficient; name of the Buddha's sonRaihan — Sweet basil, fragrant plantRais — Leader, chief, headRaiyan — Well-watered, one whose thirst is quenchedRaja — Hope, expectationRajab — The seventh Islamic month; honouredRajabu — Born in the month of RajabRakan — Steady, dependable, firmRakib — Watchful guardian, observerRamadan — The month of fastingRamadhani — Born in the month of RamadanRamazan — The month of fasting, RamadanRamee — Archer, one who shoots arrowsRameez — Sign, symbol, one who signalsRamesh — Lord of Rama (a name of Vishnu)Ramez — Symbol, one who signals; emblemRami — Archer, one who throwsRamin — Hero of the epic 'Vis and Ramin'; joyfulRamiz — One who signals; symbolRamy — Archer, throwerRamzan — The month of RamadanRaouf — Kind, compassionate, tenderRaqeeb — Watchful guardian, observerRaqib — Guardian, watchfulRasaki — Provider (short for ʿAbd al-Razzāq)Rashad — Right guidance, sound judgementRashed — Rightly guided, mature, wiseRasheed — Rightly guided, wise, matureRashid — Rightly guided, following the right pathRashidi — Rightly guided, wiseRasool — MessengerRasoul — MessengerRasul — Messenger, envoyRauan — Flowing; soul, spiritRaufu — Kind, compassionateRaunaq — Splendour, lustre, radianceRavshan — Bright, clear, luminousRawad — Pioneers, explorersRayan — Well-watered, one whose thirst is quenchedRayhaan — Sweet basil, fragrant plantRayhan — Sweet basil, fragrance, divine provisionRayyaan — Well-watered; name of a gate of ParadiseRayyan — Well-watered; name of a gate of ParadiseRaza — Contentment, God's good pleasureRazak — Provider (short for Abdul Razak)Razeen — Dignified, composed, steadyRebaz — Way, path, methodRebwar — Traveller, passer-by, wayfarerRecep — The month of Rajab; honouredReda — Contentment, approval, God's pleasureRedouane — Divine pleasure and approvalRefaat — Elevation, high rank, eminenceRefik — Kind companion, gentle friendReha — Freedom, release, deliveranceRehan — Sweet basil, fragranceRehman — The Most Merciful (a name of God)Rehmat — Mercy, compassion, blessingRenas — Guide, one who knows the wayReyan — Well-watered; gate of ParadiseReyhan — Sweet basil; fragrant plantReza — Contentment, being pleased with GodReşit — Rightly guided, mature, wiseRiad — GardensRidaa — Contentment, approval, God's pleasureRidha — Contentment, satisfaction, God's pleasureRidwan — God's good pleasure, acceptanceRifat — High rank, elevation, dignityRijad — Gardens, meadowsRilwan — Divine good pleasureRiyad — Gardens, meadowsRiyadh — Gardens, green meadowsRiyan — Well-watered; gate of ParadiseRiza — Contentment, consent, God's pleasureRizgar — Free, liberated; saviourRizki — Sustenance, provision from GodRizky — Provision, blessing, sustenance from GodRizq — Provision, sustenance from GodRizwan — God's good pleasure, acceptanceRoble — Born in the rain; bringer of rainRobleh — Born in the rain; bringer of rainRohaan — Spiritual, of the soulRohail — Usually explained as guide or leaderRohan — Ascending, risingRoj — Sun, dayRojhat — The sun has come; sunriseRonahi — Light, brightnessRonak — Splendour, lustre, radianceRoshan — Bright, shining, illuminatedRostam — Mighty hero of the ShahnamehRuhan — Spiritual, of the soulRumi — Of Rum (Anatolia)Rushd — Right guidance, maturity of judgementRushdi — Rightly guided, of sound judgementRuslan — LionRuslanbek — Lion lordRussel — Little red oneRustam — Mighty, valiant; the hero of the ShahnamehRüzgar — WindRıza — Contentment, consent, God's pleasure