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Rabaab

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How to Pronounce Rabaab

Pronounced ruh-BAHB /rəˈbɑːb/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Rabab, the name of a bowed stringed instrument, and a traditional woman's name - borne by Rabab, the wife of Husayn ibn Ali - here carried for a boy; noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A lyrical Arabic name: Rabaab names a stringed instrument, the rabab (said 'ruh-BAHB'). Melodic and rare.

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Rabab, the name of a bowed stringed instrument, and a traditional woman's name - borne by Rabab, the wife of Husayn ibn Ali - here carried for a boy; noted respectfully.

U.S. rank (2023)#11912

2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Rabaab is from the Arabic Rabab, the name of a stringed instrument and a personal name borne by Rabab, wife of Husayn. Noted respectfully, it is used here for a boy - rare in the U.S. (said 'ruh-BAHB').

It appears only very rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, lyrical, and melodic.

Did you know? Rabaab comes from the Arabic Rabab, a bowed stringed instrument and a traditional name - carried respectfully - here used for a boy (said 'ruh-BAHB').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Rabaab — Arabic Rabab; instrument and name

Variations

RababRebabRubab

Nicknames

RabBaab

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rabaab mean?

Rabaab is from the Arabic Rabab, a bowed stringed instrument and a traditional name.

How do you pronounce Rabaab?

It's said ruh-BAHB /rəˈbɑːb/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Rabaab a boy or girl name?

Rabaab is used here as a boy's name; note it is traditionally a girl's name in Arabic.

How popular is Rabaab?

Rabaab is an extremely rare name in the U.S.