Rabeya
Rabeya is a Muslim girl name meaning “Fourth”.
| Meaning | Fourth |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Bengali form |
| Arabic spelling | رابعة |
| Pronunciation | RAH-beh-yah |
| Arabic root | ر ب ع (r-b-ʿ) — four |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rabeya
Rabeya is the usual Bangladeshi spelling of Rābiʿa, an Arabic name meaning 'fourth'. Bengali pronunciation turns the ending into -eya, as in Rabeya Begum or Rabeya Khatun. Rabeya Khatun was a prominent Bangladeshi novelist. The name is honoured through Rābiʿa al-ʿAdawiyya, the eighth-century saint of Basra.
Is Rabeya a Muslim name?
Yes. Rabeya is the Bengali form of Rabia, a traditional Muslim girl's name.
Where is the name Rabeya used?
Very common in Bangladesh and West Bengal.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rabeya mean?
Rabeya means 'Fourth'. It comes from Arabic, Bengali form.
Is Rabeya a Muslim name?
Yes. Rabeya is the Bengali form of Rabia, a traditional Muslim girl's name.
How do you write Rabeya in Arabic?
Rabeya is written رابعة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rabeya?
Rabeya is pronounced RAH-beh-yah.