Rabia

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Meaning

Fourth; Spring; Famous Sufi saint

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic ربيعة
Urdu رابعہ
Persian رابعه
Bengali রাবিয়া
Indonesian Rabiah
Pashto رابعه

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Rabia is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Fourth; Spring; Famous Sufi saint', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Rabia has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Rabia comes from the Arabic root r-b-', the same root behind Rabi (spring). The name is inseparable from Rabia al-Adawiyya, the renowned 8th-century Sufi mystic celebrated for her teachings on selfless love of Allah.