رئيسة

Raeesah

girlArabic

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

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

Meaning and origin of Raeesah

Raeesah is Raʾīsa written with a final -h for the Arabic feminine ending. It means 'a woman who leads' or 'chief'. This spelling is preferred by some families in Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa.

Is Raeesah a Muslim name?

Yes. Raeesah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'leader'.

Where is the name Raeesah used?

Used in Malaysia, Singapore, India and South Africa.

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Spellings and variants of Raeesah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Raeesah mean?

Raeesah means 'Leader, chief'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Raeesah a Muslim name?

Yes. Raeesah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'leader'.

How do you write Raeesah in Arabic?

Raeesah is written رئيسة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Raeesah?

Raeesah is pronounced ra-EE-sah.

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