Rakib
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Rakib
The name 'Rakib' means "guardian" or "watcher" in Arabic, derived from the root *r-q-b* (to watch or observe).
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Etymology
The name 'Rakib' means "guardian" or "watcher" in Arabic, derived from the root *r-q-b* (to watch or observe). It is predominantly used in Islamic cultures and among Arabic-speaking populations, often as one of the 99 names of God (Al-Raqib, "The Watchful") in Islamic tradition.
Rakib currently ranks #10,553 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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