Fourth; associated with the historic Sufi mystic Rabia al-Adawiyya
Girl
Rabia
Fourth
Meaning
Rabia is a feminine name used in Arabic, Urdu, and Turkish naming traditions. One established Arabic form, رابعة, means “fourth” and is connected with the Arabic word for four. The name is also remembered through Rabia al-Adawiyya, the influential eighth-century Sufi mystic associated with Basra. These linguistic and historical connections give Rabia a meaningful place in Muslim naming traditions. Pronunciation and spelling may differ across languages, and similar Roman spellings can represent different Arabic forms. At Baby Name Care, we help families explore those roots carefully, and Rabia combines a clear historical meaning with a notable spiritual and cultural legacy.
Origin & Background
The name Rabia is associated with Arabic, used in Urdu and Turkish.
Cultural / Religious associations
Pronunciation
Raa-bi-ah
/ˈraː.bi.ʕa/ (Arabic; approximate)
Numerology
Pythagorean
4
Chaldean
7
Lucky Number
4
Name Style
Variations
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