Rajab
Rajab is a Muslim boy name meaning “The seventh Islamic month; honoured”.
| Meaning | The seventh Islamic month; honoured |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | رجب |
| Pronunciation | RAH-jab |
| Arabic root | ر ج ب (r-j-b) — to honour, to revere |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rajab
Rajab is the seventh month of the Islamic calendar and one of the four sacred months in which fighting was forbidden. Its name is linked to a root meaning to hold in awe or honour. Boys born in this month are often named after it, especially in Turkey (Recep), the Balkans (Redžep), East Africa and Central Asia.
Is Rajab a Muslim name?
Yes. Rajab is a Muslim name taken from the sacred seventh month of the Islamic calendar.
Is Rajab in the Quran?
Rajab is not named in the Quran, but it is one of the four sacred months referred to in 'of them, four are sacred' (Quran 9:36).
Where is the name Rajab used?
Common in Turkey, the Balkans, East Africa (Rajabu) and Central Asia.
Gifts with the name Rajab
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Rajab
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rajab mean?
Rajab means 'The seventh Islamic month; honoured'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Rajab a Muslim name?
Yes. Rajab is a Muslim name taken from the sacred seventh month of the Islamic calendar.
How do you write Rajab in Arabic?
Rajab is written رجب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rajab?
Rajab is pronounced RAH-jab.
Is Rajab mentioned in the Quran?
Rajab is not named in the Quran, but it is one of the four sacred months referred to in 'of them, four are sacred' (Quran 9:36).