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Rabah

Quick answerRabah means "winner" or "victor" and derives from the Arabic root R-B-H (ربح), which relates to gain, profit, or victory.

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,654
TrendVintage
Peak year1968
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters5
Numerology3 Chaldean 11
Global rank#1,654

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Rabah

Rabah means "winner" or "victor" and derives from the Arabic root R-B-H (ربح), which relates to gain, profit, or victory.

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Etymology

Rabah means "winner" or "victor" and derives from the Arabic root R-B-H (ربح), which relates to gain, profit, or victory. The name is predominantly used in Arab and Muslim communities, with historical significance in Islamic tradition and North African cultures, including notable figures in early Islamic history.

Rabah currently ranks #1,654 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1968.

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