Rihab

The feminine first name Rihab has its roots in Arabic. In German, this name means 'the Spacious One,' 'the (immeasurable) expanse,' or simply 'the world.'

What does the name Rihab mean?

The first name Rihab comes from Arabic and is translated in German as 'the Spacious One,' 'the (immeasurable) expanse,' or 'the world.' It traces back to the Arabic term rihab (رِحاب), which describes 'expanse,' 'spaciousness,' and 'roominess.' An alternative spelling is Rehab.

Where does the name Rihab come from?

Rihab is a feminine first name of Arabic origin that carries the meaning 'the Spacious One.' The term is composed of the Arabic word rihab (رِحاب), which means expanse, spaciousness, or roominess. It belongs to the Arabic language.

How do you pronounce Rihab?

The pronunciation of Rihab is two syllables and is typically rendered as 'Ri-hab' [ʁiːˈhaːb]. The long 'i' sound at the beginning gives the name brightness and clarity, while the rolled or guttural 'r' provides resonance. The breathy 'h' in the second syllable brings an airy spaciousness to the sound before the voiced 'b' gently concludes. Overall, Rihab sounds melodic and calm, harmonious in its development and present in its resonance.

Popularity

In Germany, Rihab is considered a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2007 at 1,198th place. In the last ten years, the name Rihab has been given about 40 times as a first name, placing it 4,401st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,091st.