The Compassionate
Pronunciation: /ˈrɑːhɪb/
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Raheeb is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "The Compassionate". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: /ˈrɑːhɪb/. Lucky number: 9. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
راحیب
راحتا
Source Language
Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
راهيب
راح
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
/ˈrɑːhɪb/
IPA
rɑːhɪb
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
9
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Emerald
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
Ibn Kathir's Al-Bidayah wa Al-Nihayah, vol. 12, p. 161. Raheeb was a companion of Prophet Muhammad who embraced Islam during the later period of the Prophet's mission in Mecca. He was one of the first converts of the Banu Sa'd Ibn Bakr tribe, and was known for his generosity and hospitality. Raheeb was martyred during the Battle of Uhud in 625 CE.
625 CE
Al-Baladhuri's Ansab Al-Ashraf, vol. 2, p. 127. Raheeb was a nobleman of the Banu Sa'd tribe who embraced Islam during the time of Prophet Muhammad's migration to Medina in 622 CE. He was one of the first converts of his tribe and was known for his generosity and hospitality towards the Prophet and the Muslims. Raheeb played a significant role in the Battle of Hunayn in 630 CE, during which the Prophet conquered the region of Yemen.
622-630 CE
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Raheeb
Easygoing, calm
راحیب
راحتا
راهيب
راح
राहीब
राहातमित
راهيب
راح
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