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Ratiba

Quick answerRatiba is an Arabic name derived from the root "ratb," meaning moist, tender, or fresh, often associated with softness and gentleness.

Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#3,875
TrendVintage
Peak year1980
Syllables3
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureArab
ReligionIslam
Numerology6 Chaldean 11
Global rank#3,875

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

About the name Ratiba

Ratiba is an Arabic name derived from the root "ratb," meaning moist, tender, or fresh, often associated with softness and gentleness.

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Etymology

Ratiba is an Arabic name derived from the root "ratb," meaning moist, tender, or fresh, often associated with softness and gentleness. The name is primarily used in Arab and Muslim cultures, with historical usage across the Middle East and North Africa.

Ratiba currently ranks #3,875 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1980.

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