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Arabic Names that Start With R

Updated October 2026

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There are 32 Arabic names that start with the letter R for boys and girls, including Romina, Rayan, Rashad, Raha, Rahim, Roya, Reza, Raniyah, Rafi, Rana, Rashid, Rima, Riyad, Rigel, Ruqayya, Rida, Ranya, Ruya, Rabab, and Rabab.

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Romina
Arabic
"from the land of the Christians"
This pretty name found in Spanish-speaking countries shares the diminutive of Romy—also spelled Romi—with Rosemary. It joined the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2015. Romina Arena is an…
Rayan
Arabic
"land that is lush and rich in water"
Popular Arabic name for boys and sometimes girls too, that's also a term of authority in India.
Rashad
Arabic
"having good judgment"
In the US, Rashad is one of the most popular and best-known Arabic names, through several sports and entertainment celebrities.
Raha
Arabic
"comfort, ease"
Succinct and easy going, Raha has the appealing meaning of "rest, repose" and "peace of mind" — qualities that parents may want for (and of) their baby. It appears in the Quran a number of times,…
Rahim
Arabic
"empathetic, merciful"
To Muslims, an auspicious name.
Roya
Persian, Arabic
"vision, dream, sight"
Simple yet powerful, Roya is a Persian name, ultimately from the Arabic raʾā , meaning "to see, perceive", and is therefore associated with dreams and prophetic visions. Also appearing as Ruya, Roaa,…
Reza
Persian, Indonesian, and Bengali form of Rida, Arabic
"satisfaction, contentment"
A popular Persian name, Reza stems from the Arabic word ridan which translates to "satisfaction, approval", though more figuratively, it may refer to being content with God's will and therefore…
Raniyah
Arabic
"gazing"
Shy but sultry.
Rafi
Arabic, diminutive of Rafiq; Spanish, diminutive of Rafael
Most people will assoicate it with the well-known children's singer.
Rana
Arabic
"queenly"
A favorite in Near Eastern cultures, with a charming meaning.
Rashid
Arabic
"righteous, rightly advised"
This is a widely used Arabic choice — but Rashad is more popular here. Actress Rashida Jones represents the feminine version.
Rima
Arabic; Lithuaniian
"white antelope; to calm down, to quieten"
Nature girl played by Audrey Hepburn in "Green Mansions," it now has an old-style bohemian feel.
Riyad
Arabic place-name
"gardens"
The capital of Saudi Arabia makes a difficult first name.
Rigel
Astronomy, Arabic
"foot, leg"
This might sound and look like a blend of Ryan, Riley, and Nigel, but it is in fact the name of the seventh brightest star in the sky. Found in the constellation of Orion, its name comes from the…
Ruqayya
Arabic
"rise, ascend; spell, incantation"
An uplifting Arabic name that combines that fits in among current trends, from that "Kaia"-sounding ending, to the sweet Roo beginning. Derived from the Arabic root raqiya meaning "to rise", it may…
Rida
Arabic
"God-fearing or devoted to God"
Rida is a name indirectly mentioned in the Quran. While it can be used for both girls and boys, in English-speaking countries its similarity to the more common Rita makes it more appropriate for…
Ranya
Ranya is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic, it means 'delightful to look at' or 'she who looks good,' suggesting beauty and pleasing appearance. The name also has Sanskrit…
Ruya
Arabic
"vision, sight, dream"
Ruya is a beautiful Arabic name with a lovely meaning, associated with dreams, ambitions, and receiving a vision. Also spelled as Roya and Rouyaa, it has an approachable and appealing sound.
Rabab
Variation of Rubab, Arabic
"string instrument"
Used to refer to a lute-like string instrument, the Rabab (or Rubab) is the national instrument of Afghanistan, though it is played across the rest of central Asia too. It made its debut to the…
Rabab
Variation of Ruhab, Arabic
"string instrument"
The name of a lute-like string instrument, Rabab is predominantly used as a feminine name, however, it is occasionally given to boys too. It made its debut in the England and Wales Top 1000 in 2025…

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