Rabi'atu
Rabi'atu is a Muslim girl name meaning “Fourth (daughter)”.
| Meaning | Fourth (daughter) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hausa form of Arabic Rābiʿa |
| Arabic spelling | رابعة |
| Pronunciation | rah-bee-AH-too |
| Arabic root | ر ب ع (r-b-ʿ) — four, fourth |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rabi'atu
Rabi'atu is the Hausa form of Rābiʿa, an Arabic name meaning 'the fourth', traditionally given to a fourth daughter but now used freely. Hausa adds the -tu ending, keeping the Arabic feminine t. The name is loved for Rābiʿa al-ʿAdawiyya, the eighth-century woman of Basra remembered for her devotion and sayings on sincere love of God.
Is Rabi'atu a Muslim name?
Yes. Rabi'atu is a Muslim name, the Hausa form of Rābiʿa, associated with the great early saint Rābiʿa al-ʿAdawiyya.
Where is the name Rabi'atu used?
Common in northern Nigeria and Niger, often shortened to Rabi.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rabi'atu mean?
Rabi'atu means 'Fourth (daughter)'. It comes from Hausa form of Arabic Rābiʿa.
Is Rabi'atu a Muslim name?
Yes. Rabi'atu is a Muslim name, the Hausa form of Rābiʿa, associated with the great early saint Rābiʿa al-ʿAdawiyya.
How do you write Rabi'atu in Arabic?
Rabi'atu is written رابعة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rabi'atu?
Rabi'atu is pronounced rah-bee-AH-too.