Rais

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Meaning

Captain; Chief

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic رايس

Urdu رئیس

Persian رایس

Bengali রইস

Pashto رایس

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Rais is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Captain; Chief', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Rais, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Rais, like Raees, is translated as "captain" or "chief."

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Etymology

From the Arabic رئيس (ra'is), 'leader, chief, president.'

Islamic Significance

Sovereignty is treated in the Quran as lent rather than owned: say, O God, owner of sovereignty, you give sovereignty to whom you will and take it from whom you will (3:26).