Meaning of “Raabihah”
Question
Is “Rabihah/Rubayhah” a good name to keep for a girl? What is the correct pronunciation of this name?
Answer
The meaning of the name cited in the query is, “A profitable person” or, “Successful” (Re: Al Qaamusul Waheed Vol. 1 Pg. 588), hence, it is a good name to keep. The correct pronunciation is either Raabihah (رَابِحَة), Rabeehah (رَبِيْحَة), or Rubayha (رُبَيْحَة).
- Answered by
- Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Yacoob Vally Saheb
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