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Rabab

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Pronounced rah-BAHB /rɑˈbɑb/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic — variously the rabab (a bowed stringed instrument) and 'a white/rain-bearing cloud'; more often a girls' name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A stringed instrument; a white cloud: Rabab is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'rah-BAHB'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic — variously the rabab (a bowed stringed instrument) and 'a white/rain-bearing cloud'; more often a girls' name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9635
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 8

History & Origin

Rabab comes from the Arabic — variously the rabab (a bowed stringed instrument) and 'a white/rain-bearing cloud'; more often a girls' name (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'rah-BAHB').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, a-stringed-instrument at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Rabab is variously 'the rabab (a bowed instrument)' and 'a white cloud' in Arabic — a lyrical, musical name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'rah-BAHB').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Rabab — Arabic; routes layered

Variations

RebabRabaab

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rabab mean?

Rabab is Arabic, variously 'the rabab (a bowed instrument)' and 'a white cloud'; more often a girls' name. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Rabab?

It's said rah-BAHB /rɑˈbɑb/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rabab a boy or girl name?

Rabab is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Rabab?

Rabab is a very rare name in the U.S.

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