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RatibaIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Progress, Steps

Pronunciation: /ˈrætɪbə/

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Name
Ratiba
Meaning
Progress, Steps
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
/ˈrætɪbə/
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Tuesday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Ratiba mean?

Ratiba is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Progress". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: /ˈrætɪbə/. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

رتبہ

تقدیر، وضعت، قسمت، قسمتی، ترتیب

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

رتبة

Rank, position, level, layer, stage

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

/ˈrætɪbə/

IPA

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Phonetic_Alphabet#Ratiba

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Ratiba is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Progress. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Tuesday

Lucky Colors

BlueGreen

Lucky Stone

Emerald

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Creativity, Self-Expression, Communication

Personality

Personality Traits

DeterminedFocusedDiligentPatientPersistentResilient

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A commitment to continuous spiritual growth and progression.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

In the Islamic context, Ratiba (راتبة) has religious significance as it refers to the complete execution of the daily obligatory prayer (Salah). This term emphasizes the importance of performing these ritual steps in an organized and consistent manner, highlighting the diligence and dedication shown towards one's faith.
Spiritually, Ratiba symbolizes the commitment and discipline in following the path towards Allah (God). It also serves as a reminder that every action, including prayer and devotion, requires a consistent and determined focus to remain connected with the divine. The term underscores the importance of maintaining a strong and steadfast connection with Allah, encouraging personal growth and self-reflection throughout the journey of faith.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Various Islamic scholars and saints The name Ratiba carried significant weight in that era.

Throughout Islamic history

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Ratiba

Rank, position, level, layer, stage

🇵🇰Urdu

رتبہ

تقدیر، وضعت، قسمت، قسمتی، ترتیب

🇸🇦Arabic

رتبة

Rank, position, level, layer, stage

🇮🇳Hindi

रतिबा

पद, स्थानीयता, स्थान, स्थानीय

🇦🇫Pashto

رتبه

پوستانیت، وضعت، قسمت، قسمتی، ترتیب

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