Rahib
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Rahib
Rahib is an Arabic name meaning "monk" or "ascetic," derived from the root word "rahaba" which refers to monasticism or withdrawal from worldly life.
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Etymology
Rahib is an Arabic name meaning "monk" or "ascetic," derived from the root word "rahaba" which refers to monasticism or withdrawal from worldly life. The name is used primarily in Muslim-majority cultures and Arab Christian communities, with historical roots in Islamic tradition where it appears in classical Islamic texts and poetry.
Rahib currently ranks #9,603 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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