Rabab
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Rabab
Rabab derives from the Arabic root R-B-B, meaning "to increase" or "to grow," and refers to spring or springtime, symbolizing renewal and growth.
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Etymology
Rabab derives from the Arabic root R-B-B, meaning "to increase" or "to grow," and refers to spring or springtime, symbolizing renewal and growth. The name is primarily used in Arab and Muslim cultures, with historical roots in pre-Islamic and Islamic Arabia, and remains common throughout the Middle East and among Muslim communities worldwide.
Rabab currently ranks #7,808 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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