Jericho harlot
Pronunciation: RAY-hab
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Rahab is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Jericho harlot". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: RAY-hab. Lucky number: 17. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Ραάβ
εύρος, πλάτος, ανοιχτότητα
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
RAY-hab
IPA
/ˈreɪhæb/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
17
Lucky Day
Tuesday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Jasper
Life Path Number
11
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Historical records show that Joshua 2:1-21, Joshua 6:22-25 The name Rahab carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
15th century BCE
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Rahab
spacious, broad, or wide
רהב
רחבה או פתח - רחבה, התרחבות, שפע
Ραάβ
εύρος, πλάτος, ανοιχτότητα
Rahab
spaciousness, broad, wide
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