رها

Raha

girlPersian (also Arabic Rāḥa)

Raha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Free, released; (Arabic) rest, comfort”.

MeaningFree, released; (Arabic) rest, comfort
GenderGirl
OriginPersian (also Arabic Rāḥa)
Arabic spellingرها
Pronunciationrah-HAA
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Raha

Raha is mainly a Persian girl's name, رها, meaning free or released, and it is one of the popular modern names in Iran and Afghanistan. A similar-sounding Arabic word, rāḥa (راحة), means rest, ease and comfort, and some Arab and East African families use Raha with that sense; in Swahili raha also means joy or pleasure.

Is Raha a Muslim name?

Yes, Raha is used by Muslim families, especially in Iran and Afghanistan. It is a Persian word rather than a classical Arabic name, but its meaning is positive and it is fully acceptable.

Where is the name Raha used?

Popular in Iran and Afghanistan; also heard in East Africa.

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Spellings and variants of Raha

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Raha mean?

Raha means 'Free, released; (Arabic) rest, comfort'. It comes from Persian (also Arabic Rāḥa).

Is Raha a Muslim name?

Yes, Raha is used by Muslim families, especially in Iran and Afghanistan. It is a Persian word rather than a classical Arabic name, but its meaning is positive and it is fully acceptable.

How do you write Raha in Arabic?

Raha is written رها in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Raha?

Raha is pronounced rah-HAA.

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