Rabi'a

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Rabi'a means "spring" or "fourth" in Arabic. It is also a reference to a famous female Muslim saint and scholar, Rabi'a al-Adawiyya.
Scripts(How to write)
رابعة
ربيعة(Arabic)
Pronunciation
RA-bee-‘ah
ra-BEE-‘ah,
ra-bee-ah
Popularity
Rabi'a is an uncommon name worldwide, but it is more popular in Muslim-majority countries. It is not currently ranked in the top 1000 names in the United States.

cartoon of the name Rabi'a
Cartoon of Rabi'a

Rabi'a Name meanings & History

Rabi'a means "spring" or "fourth" in Arabic. It is also a reference to a famous female Muslim saint and scholar, Rabi'a al-Adawiyya. Feminine form of Rabi 1. This can also be another way of transcribing the name رابعة (see Raabi'a). Rabi'a is primarily used as a feminine name in Arabic-speaking countries and in the Muslim world more broadly. It may also be used by non-Muslim parents who are drawn to its sound and meaning.

Zodiac Sign of Rabi'a: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Rabi'a:

R: Rational,Resourceful,Restless,Reason

A: Ambitious,Argumentative,Angry,Action,Assertive,Aggressive

B: Bountiful,Brains,Beauty,Bashful

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

Rabi'a is:

  • a Devious name
  • a Mature name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name

Famous People

Famous people named Rabi'a include Rabi'a Basri (8th century Sufi mystic), Rabi'a Balkhi (9th century Persian poet), and Rabi'a al-Khawaja (Bahraini human rights activist).

Related Names to Rabi'a

Possible related names include Rabia, Rabi, Rabea, and Rabei.