Rabia
GirlArabic
Rabia is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning "Fourth female".
About this name
Gender
Girl
Language
Arabic
Popularity
75 / 100
Syllables
2
Length
5 letters
Meaning
Fourth female
Etymology
Rabia or Rabiah is the transliteration of two Arabic names written differently in Arabic text, which may be written similarly in the Latin script:An Arabic, usually male name ربيع) meaning "Spring"
An Arabic, female name or Rabeya literally meaning "fourth female" usually referring to the sufi mystic of the same name.
Famous People Named Rabia
- Rabia of Basri — Iraqi sufi and poet
- Rabia Balkhi — Persian poet, first woman poet of Islamic period
- Rabia Bala Mal Hatun — wife of Osman I, the founder of the Ottoman Dynasty
- Rabia Şermi Kadin — consort of Ottoman Sultan Ahmed III (died c.1732), and mother of Ottoman Sultan Abdülhamid I
- Rabia Kazan — Turkish journalist (born 1976)
Frequently Asked Questions About Rabia
What does the name Rabia mean?
Rabia means "Fourth female", and is of Arabic origin.
What is the origin of the name Rabia?
Rabia originates from Arabic.
Is Rabia a boy or girl name?
Rabia is typically used as a girl name.
Are there famous people named Rabia?
Yes — notable people named Rabia include Rabia of Basri (Iraqi sufi and poet), Rabia Balkhi (Persian poet), Rabia Bala Mal Hatun (wife of Osman I), Rabia Şermi Kadin (consort of Ottoman Sultan Ahmed III (died c.1732)) and Rabia Kazan (Turkish journalist, born 1976).
Last updated: June 2026