رجب

Rajabu

boySwahili form of Arabic Rajab

Rajabu is a Muslim boy name meaning “Born in the month of Rajab”.

MeaningBorn in the month of Rajab
GenderBoy
OriginSwahili form of Arabic Rajab
Arabic spellingرجب
Pronunciationrah-JAH-boo
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Rajabu

Rajabu is the Swahili form of Rajab, the seventh month of the Islamic calendar and one of the four sacred months. The Night Journey (Isrāʾ and Miʿrāj) is traditionally commemorated in Rajab. Swahili adds -u to the end, and the name is often given to a boy born in this month.

Is Rajabu a Muslim name?

Yes. Rajabu is a Muslim name, the Swahili form of Rajab, one of the sacred months.

Where is the name Rajabu used?

Common in Tanzania, Kenya and the DR Congo.

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Spellings and variants of Rajabu

RajabRadjabu

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rajabu mean?

Rajabu means 'Born in the month of Rajab'. It comes from Swahili form of Arabic Rajab.

Is Rajabu a Muslim name?

Yes. Rajabu is a Muslim name, the Swahili form of Rajab, one of the sacred months.

How do you write Rajabu in Arabic?

Rajabu is written رجب in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Rajabu?

Rajabu is pronounced rah-JAH-boo.

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