رئيسة

Raeesa

girlArabic

Raeesa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Leader, chief, head”.

MeaningLeader, chief, head
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingرئيسة
Pronunciationra-EE-sah
Arabic rootر أ س (r-ʾ-s) — head
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Raeesa

Raeesa spells Raʾīsa, the feminine of Raʾīs, 'chief' or 'leader', from raʾs (head). In Urdu raʾīs also means 'wealthy' or 'of high standing', which adds to the name's appeal in South Asia. It is used in Pakistan, India and South Africa.

Is Raeesa a Muslim name?

Yes. Raeesa is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'leader' or 'chief'.

Where is the name Raeesa used?

Used in Pakistan, India and among South African Muslims.

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Spellings and variants of Raeesa

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Raeesa mean?

Raeesa means 'Leader, chief, head'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Raeesa a Muslim name?

Yes. Raeesa is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'leader' or 'chief'.

How do you write Raeesa in Arabic?

Raeesa is written رئيسة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Raeesa?

Raeesa is pronounced ra-EE-sah.

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