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Raha

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Pronounced RAH-hah /หˆrษ‘ห.hษ‘ห/High

Meaning: rest, ease, comfort, happinessHigh

In 30 seconds: Raha is an Arabic and Persian name meaning happiness, ease, and comfort, also used in Persian to mean free or liberated. A short, joyful name used across the Muslim world.
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Origin HighArabic, Persian
Meaningrest, ease, comfort, happiness
U.S. rank (2024)#2257 โ†— Rising
2024 U.S. births83 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)โ‰ˆ 321

Popularity in the U.S. ยท SSA data

peak 202419822024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880โ€“present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Raha is an Arabic feminine name from the root r-w-h meaning rest, ease, and comfort. In Persian, it independently means free or liberated. Both meanings carry positive, uplifting connotations widely valued in Muslim naming traditions.

Raha is used across the Middle East, Iran, South Asia, and East Africa. Its short, melodic quality and deeply positive meaning make it a popular choice for Muslim families. It is also the name of a village in Ethiopia.

Did you know? In Arabic, the root r-w-h (ุฑูˆุญ) gives both raha (comfort) and ruh (spirit/soul) โ€” connecting the idea of ease and rest to the deepest concept of the living spirit in Islamic thought.
Overall data confidence 85%
Wehr, Arabic-English Dictionary โ€” reference for RahaBehind the Name: Raha โ€” name etymology referencePersian Name Studies โ€” reference for Raha

Variations

RahaaReha

Nicknames

Ra

Famous Bearers

  • โ˜…Raha Moharrak (c. 1986โ€“present)
    Saudi mountaineer and the first Saudi woman to summit Mount Everest, reaching the top in May 2013.

If you like Rahaโ€ฆ

Ranaโ€” Arabic feminine name of similar brevity and sound
Hanaโ€” short Arabic/Hebrew name with similarly joyful meaning
Rimaโ€” short Arabic feminine name with similar lyrical quality
Raniaโ€” Arabic feminine name with ra- beginning and positive meaning
Rawaโ€” Arabic feminine name sharing root sounds

Frequently Asked

What does Raha mean?

Raha means rest, ease, and comfort in Arabic, and free or liberated in Persian. Both meanings are joyful and uplifting.

How do you pronounce Raha?

Raha is pronounced RAH-hah (/หˆrษ‘ห.hษ‘ห/), with two syllables.

Is Raha a girl's name?

Yes, Raha is used as a feminine name in Arabic, Persian, and East African naming traditions.

How popular is the name Raha?

Raha is popular in Arabic-speaking countries, Iran, and Muslim communities in East Africa and South Asia.