Raghib
Raghib is a Muslim boy name meaning “Desirous, eager, longing (for God)”.
| Meaning | Desirous, eager, longing (for God) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | راغب |
| Pronunciation | RAH-ghib |
| Arabic root | ر غ ب (r-gh-b) — to desire, to long for |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Raghib
Raghib (Rāghib) means one who desires or longs for something; in religious usage it suggests someone who turns to God in hope. The well-known scholar al-Rāghib al-Iṣfahānī wrote a classic dictionary of Quranic vocabulary, the Mufradāt. The name is used in the Arab world, Turkey (Ragıp) and South Asia.
Is Raghib a Muslim name?
Yes. Raghib is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning one who longs for good, especially for God. It is associated with the scholar al-Raghib al-Isfahani.
Is Raghib in the Quran?
Its root appears in the Quran in 'and to your Lord direct your longing (fa-rghab)' (Quran 94:8).
Where is the name Raghib used?
Used in Egypt, the Levant, Turkey (as Ragıp) and Pakistan.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raghib mean?
Raghib means 'Desirous, eager, longing (for God)'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Raghib a Muslim name?
Yes. Raghib is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning one who longs for good, especially for God. It is associated with the scholar al-Raghib al-Isfahani.
How do you write Raghib in Arabic?
Raghib is written راغب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Raghib?
Raghib is pronounced RAH-ghib.
Is Raghib mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in the Quran in 'and to your Lord direct your longing (fa-rghab)' (Quran 94:8).