Rabab
Rabab is a Muslim girl name meaning “White cloud”.
| Meaning | White cloud |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | رباب |
| Pronunciation | ra-BAHB |
| Arabic root | ر ب ب (r-b-b) — white cloud |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rabab
Rabab is an old Arabic word for a white cloud. It is honoured as the name of al-Rabāb bint Imruʾ al-Qays, wife of Imam al-Ḥusayn and mother of Sukayna, who was present at Karbala. The name is popular in Sudan, Iraq and the Levant.
Is Rabab a Muslim name?
Yes. Rabab is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'white cloud', borne by the wife of Imam Husayn.
Where is the name Rabab used?
Used in Sudan, Iraq, Lebanon and Bahrain.
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Spellings and variants of Rabab
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rabab mean?
Rabab means 'White cloud'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Rabab a Muslim name?
Yes. Rabab is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'white cloud', borne by the wife of Imam Husayn.
How do you write Rabab in Arabic?
Rabab is written رباب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rabab?
Rabab is pronounced ra-BAHB.