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    Arabic Boy Names Starting With R

    96 names with meanings and origins.

    Looking for a Arabic boy's name that starts with R? Here are 96 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. Arabic names are popular across the Middle East, South Asia and beyond, and often describe virtues, beauty or faith.

    Top picks

    1. Rayan — “Gates of heaven”
    2. Rayyan — “Gate of heaven; well-watered”
    3. Rami — “Archer; loving”
    4. Rehan — “Sweet basil; fragrant plant”
    5. Rashid — “Rightly guided”
    6. Rafiq — “Kind friend; companion”
    7. Ragab — “An Arabic male name referring to the seventh month of the Islamic calendar, a time of spiritual significance.”
    8. Rashad — “Thinker, counselor; integrity of conduct; integrity of conduct, maturity”
    9. Rawh — “Of Arabic origin, this name translates to refreshment or rest, evoking a sense of peaceful recovery and tranquility.”
    10. Rida — “Accept and obey; lovely, nice & help's people”
    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name that means the good-looking one. It describes a person who is handsome or possesses an attractive appearance.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Derived from the Arabic word 'ramiz,' this name means a symbol or a sign.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Pious; follower of the right path; major, adult, orthodox, guided, intelligent”

    • Boy · Arabic · “This Arabic name represents a person who is loving and caring to all people. It conveys a sense of universal compassion.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “The sustainer; master; an attribute of allah”

    • Boy · Arabic · “This Arabic name describes a devotee or one who is deeply attached to God.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning binding or fastening, often used to signify a strong connection or bond.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Radames is linked to an Egyptian hero. While its original history is dramatic, we can simply say it's a name with a powerful, heroic echo.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “This Arabic name translates to beautiful or graceful. It is used to denote elegance and an aesthetically pleasing character or appearance.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic male name that means the exalter or one who elevates rank. It refers to the act of lifting others up or attaining a higher spiritual or social status.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Exalted; high, high-ranking, cultured, refined”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Kind friend; companion”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic male name referring to the seventh month of the Islamic calendar, a time of spiritual significance.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “One who shows the way, fearless or brave”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Compassionate; allah's epithet meaning most merciful, most kind”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Of Arabic origin, this name means a leader, chief, or a person who is rich. It denotes high social standing and authority.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Allah's attribute meaning most merciful, most kind”

    • Boy · Arabic · “To glorify; the seventh month of the muslim year; 7th month of the islamic calendar”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Ninth islamic month, month of fasting; 9th month of the islamic calendar”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Archer; loving”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Thinker, counselor; to acquire guidance, to lead a righteous life”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Thinker, counselor; integrity of conduct; integrity of conduct, maturity”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning guidance or rectitude. It denotes a person who follows the right path and possesses moral integrity.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Thinker, counselor; righteous; one who guides on the right path; allah's attribute; rationale, prutend, intelligent, rightly-guided”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Rightly guided”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic and Swahili name for males meaning wise, a deep thinker, or a trusted counselor.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “This Arabic name carries meanings related to departure, ease, and a pleasant fragrance.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Of Arabic origin, this name translates to refreshment or rest, evoking a sense of peaceful recovery and tranquility.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Gates of heaven”

    • Boy · Arabic · “A sweet-smiling plant; any flower besides rose; comfort; sweet basil”

    • Boy · Arabic · “A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning basil or sweet fragrance. It is inspired by the aromatic herb and is mentioned in religious texts to describe paradise.”

    • Unisex · Arabic · “An Arabic name referring to a gate of heaven, specifically Ar-Rayyan. It is traditionally associated with those who observe fasting.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Gate of heaven; well-watered”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name that describes someone who is sedate, solemn, grave, or sober-minded.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Allah's attribute meaning the provider, the sustainer,”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Sweet basil; fragrant plant”

    • Unisex · Arabic · “Sweet basil.”

    • Unisex · Arabic · “Accept and obey; lovely, nice & help's people”

    • Unisex · Arabic · “Contentment.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name that signifies pleasure, contentment, or approval. It reflects a state of being satisfied and at peace.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Pleasure; happiness; jannah; doorkeeper of jannah”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Acceptance, good will, name of the keeper of the gates of heaven”

    • Boy · Arabic · “In Arabic tradition, this male name refers to the keeper of the gates of heaven, symbolizing contentment and grace.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “This name refers to height, high rank, or a joyous state. It is used in Arabic and African cultures to signify excellence.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “The risk, black rose, lovest one, the one”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Rsmses means "Name of a pharaoh." This ancient and regal name suggests a powerful and historic lineage.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name signifying maturity, wisdom, and being on the right path or rightly guided.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Leader.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Leader, pioneer.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Path guider.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Divine.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Spring.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Breeze.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Spring, breeze.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Satisfied.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Kind friend.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Desirous.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Grace.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Leader.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Loving, affectionate, tender-hearted”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Satisfaction contented”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Hope.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Writer.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Dazzling.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Respectful.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Loving.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Symbol.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Sun born.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Loving.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Lustre.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Most watchful.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “One who designs.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Graceful, elegant, slender build”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Name of the nabi.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Slavery of love*”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Garden Meadow Paradise”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Gardens; jannah.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Handsome.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Lion.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Midday sun.”

    • Unisex · Arabic · “Satisfied.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “The loving.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Blessings of allah almighty.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Garden, devotion.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Dignity.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Good human being”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Gardens.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Rule, dominion.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Peon of paradise.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Flight.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Noble.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Bright Shining”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Flower.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Firm, solid.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Destroyer.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Exalted.”

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