Raisa
Raisa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Leader, chief”.
| Meaning | Leader, chief |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic (also a separate Russian name) |
| Arabic spelling | رئيسة |
| Pronunciation | ra-EE-sah |
| Arabic root | ر أ س (r-ʾ-s) — head |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Raisa
Raisa is a spelling of the Arabic Raʾīsa, 'leader', the feminine of Raʾīs. The same spelling is also an unrelated Russian name, Raisa, borne for example by Raisa Gorbacheva, so it is familiar in Central Asia and the Caucasus from both sources. Bangladeshi and Indonesian families also use it.
Is Raisa a Muslim name?
Yes. Raisa can be a Muslim name from the Arabic Raʾīsa, 'leader'; the same spelling is also a Russian name of different origin.
Where is the name Raisa used?
Used in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Central Asia and South Asia.
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Spellings and variants of Raisa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raisa mean?
Raisa means 'Leader, chief'. It comes from Arabic (also a separate Russian name).
Is Raisa a Muslim name?
Yes. Raisa can be a Muslim name from the Arabic Raʾīsa, 'leader'; the same spelling is also a Russian name of different origin.
How do you write Raisa in Arabic?
Raisa is written رئيسة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Raisa?
Raisa is pronounced ra-EE-sah.