Indian name meaning
Rabab
♀ GirlRa·bab · 2 syllables
A stringed musical instrument
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| R | a | b | a | b |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
2 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 8. So Rabab carries the name number 8.
About the name Rabab
Rabab is a girl's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A stringed musical instrument.”
Spoken aloud it is Ra·bab — 2 syllables. Rabab is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rabab mean?
Rabab means “A stringed musical instrument.” It is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Is Rabab a boy or a girl name?
Rabab is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Rabab?
Rabab is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Rabab?
Rabab has 2 syllables and is said as Ra·bab.
What is the numerology number of the name Rabab?
In the Chaldean system, Rabab has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Rabab a common name in India?
Rabab does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Rabab?
For a brother to Rabab, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Rafiq, Rahil, Ramzan or Riyaz all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Rabab?
Zainab, Mehtab, Aftab or Gulab share Rabab's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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