رجب

Ragab

boyArabic, Egyptian form

Ragab is a Muslim boy name meaning “Rajab, the sacred month; revered”.

MeaningRajab, the sacred month; revered
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Egyptian form
Arabic spellingرجب
PronunciationRA-gab
Arabic rootر ج ب (r-j-b) — to revere, to honour
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Ragab

Ragab is the Egyptian pronunciation of Rajab, the seventh month of the Islamic calendar and one of the four sacred months. The root means to honour or hold in awe. Boys born in Rajab were often given the name, a custom also seen with Ramadan and Shaaban. In Turkey the same name appears as Recep.

Is Ragab a Muslim name?

Yes. Ragab (Rajab) is a Muslim name taken from one of the sacred months of the Islamic calendar.

Where is the name Ragab used?

Common in Egypt, especially among older generations; Recep is the Turkish form.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ragab mean?

Ragab means 'Rajab, the sacred month; revered'. It comes from Arabic, Egyptian form.

Is Ragab a Muslim name?

Yes. Ragab (Rajab) is a Muslim name taken from one of the sacred months of the Islamic calendar.

How do you write Ragab in Arabic?

Ragab is written رجب in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Ragab?

Ragab is pronounced RA-gab.

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