Boy name
Rajab name meaning
“seventh month of the Hijri calendar”
Rajab is a masculine name from Arabic Rajab, the name of the seventh month of the Hijri calendar. The month name is associated with an Arabic root expressing reverence. Radjab is a spelling variant of the name, retaining the same reference to that calendar month.
What does Rajab mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Rajab
From Arabic Rajab, the seventh month of the Hijri calendar, whose name is associated with a root expressing reverence.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Rajab in Islam and the Quran
Rajab does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Rajab
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Rajab, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Rajab: seventh month of the Hijri calendar
- Masturi: covered or concealed
- Sami: exalted, elevated in rank
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Meaning of each word
- Rajab: seventh month of the Hijri calendar
- Arkan: pillars, supporting foundations
- Sobron: patience; perseverance
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Rajab Arkan
Meaning of each word
- Rajab: seventh month of the Hijri calendar
- Arkan: pillars, supporting foundations
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Meaning of each word
- Miftahul: the key of
- Rajab: seventh month of the Hijri calendar
- Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
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Rajab Abdurohman
Meaning of each word
- Rajab: seventh month of the Hijri calendar
- Abdurohman: servant of the Most Merciful
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Rajab Nashrullah Muhdi
Meaning of each word
- Rajab: seventh month of the Hijri calendar
- Nashrullah: help or victory from God
- Muhdi: giver of gifts
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How to pronounce Rajab
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /radʒab/ |
| Arabic script | رجب |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦗꦧ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮏᮘ᮪ |
Is Rajab a boy’s name?
Yes, Rajab is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Rajab ranks #1,484 among boy names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Rajab
- Raja♂Ruler of a kingdom
- Rajak♂♀Provider of sustenance
- Razak♂Abundant provider of sustenance
- Raka♂Elder brother
- Rama♂♀Pleasing, bringing delight
- Raya♂♀Great, grand, majestic
- Rijal♂Men
- Radja♂Ruler of a kingdom
- Rasad♂Rectitude, right guidance
- Rafa♂♀Harmony and well-being
- Raji♂One who hopes
- Rakai♂Territorial chief, ruler
Names with related meanings
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Hari♂Day
- Ramadhan♂The fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Purwanto♂Beginning, that which comes first
- Yuli♂♀Associated with the month of July
- Yulianto♂Associated with July
- Harry♂Day
- Ramadhani♂♀Associated with the month of Ramadan
- Syahrul♂A calendar month
- Riyadi♂Connected with a festive holiday
- Febri♂♀Associated with February
- Yanuar♂Associated with January
Famous people named Rajab
- Rajab · b. 1971
- Rajab · b. 1969
- Rajab Ade · b. 1983
- Rajab Bahry · b. 1955
- Rajab Indra Hakim Hasibuan · b. 1987
- Rajab Marwan
- Rajab Nasution
- Rajab Priambada · b. 1988
FAQ about the name Rajab
What is the meaning of Rajab?
Rajab means seventh month of the Hijri calendar. From Arabic Rajab, the seventh month of the Hijri calendar, whose name is associated with a root expressing reverence.
Is Rajab a boy’s name?
Yes, Rajab is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Rajab?
Rajab is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Rajab in the Quran?
Rajab does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Rajab have?
Rajab has 2 syllables (Ra-jab) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Rajab?
Rajab ranks #1,484 among boy names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Rajab?
Other spellings: Radjab.
What full names go well with Rajab?
Some ideas: Rajab Masturi Sami; Rajab Arkan Sobron; Rajab Arkan.
Famous people named Rajab?
Notable people named Rajab include Rajab, Rajab, Rajab Ade.
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