Is Rabia an Arabic name? What does it mean? Read on to find out more, including the meaning of the name Rabia, its origin, pronunciation and if relevant, popularity.
What does Rabia mean in Arabic?
Rabia means (i) fourth or (ii) spring (season).
It originates from the Arabic root word ر-ب-ع (R B A).
(i) Rabia, as in ‘fourth’, comes from the Arabic number ‘arba’Aah’.
(ii) Rabia, as in ‘spring’, is also sometimes spelt as ‘Rabeea’, as there is a heavier, elongated emphasis on the ‘ee’ sound. It is used for the spring weather, and it also originates from the Arabic number four, denoting the four seasons of the year.
Rabia is a female name.
Popularity of the name Rabia
According to Forebears.io, Rabia is the 904th most popular name in the world. It ranks in the top 100 names in Pakistan, Djibouti, Afghanistan and Turkey.
How to write Rabia in Arabic:
Rabia is written as (i) رابعة or (ii) ربيعة
How to pronounce Rabia:
Rabia is pronounced (i) Raaa-be-Aah or (ii) Rab-bee-AAh.
Spelling variations of Rabia
Raabia, Rabeea, Rabiya