رئيس

Raees

boyArabic

Raees is a Muslim boy name meaning “Chief, leader, head”.

MeaningChief, leader, head
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingرئيس
Pronunciationrah-EES
Arabic rootر أ س (r-ʾ-s) — head
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Raees

Raees comes from the Arabic raʾīs, 'chief' or 'head', from raʾs (head). In Urdu it also came to mean a wealthy, distinguished person, which explains the older gloss 'rich'. It is used as a given name in Pakistan, India and South Africa.

Is Raees a Muslim name?

Yes. Raees is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning chief or leader.

Where is the name Raees used?

Common in Pakistan, India and South Africa.

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Spellings and variants of Raees

RaisRaeisRayis

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Raees mean?

Raees means 'Chief, leader, head'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Raees a Muslim name?

Yes. Raees is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning chief or leader.

How do you write Raees in Arabic?

Raees is written رئيس in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Raees?

Raees is pronounced rah-EES.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.