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Rabab

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Meaning

White cloud

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic رباب
Urdu رباب
Persian رباب
Turkish Rabap
Bengali রাবাব
Pashto رباب
Capturing elegance and depth, Rabab stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'White cloud', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Rabab is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Rabab is a classical Arabic word describing a specific kind of white cloud, and also the name of a traditional bowed stringed instrument.

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Etymology

From the Arabic ربابة (rabab), 'white cloud' - also the name of a traditional bowed string instrument used in classical Arabic and Persian music.

Islamic Significance

Water carries the whole weight of creation in the Quran: We made from water every living thing (21:30).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.