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Abdul Raqeeb: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“servant of the Watchful”

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عبدالرقیب

عَبْدُ الرَّقِيب

What Abdul Raqeeb means

Abdul Raqeeb (عبدالرقیب, Arabic عَبْدُ الرَّقِيب) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “servant of the Watchful”. It comes from the Arabic root ر ق ب. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ع ب د; Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ر ق ب.

Abdul Raqeeb at a glance

Meaning
servant of the Watchful
Gender
Boy
Origin
Arabic
Faith
Muslim
Say it
ab-dur-ra-qeeb
Syllables
4
Letters
11
First letter
A · ع

Meaning of Abdul Raqeeb

In English
servant of the Watchful
اردو میں معنی
رقیب (اللہ) کا بندہ

Origin and history of Abdul Raqeeb

ʿAbd, servant, with al-Raqīb, the Ever-Watchful, a name of Allah.

Rootر ق ب

How to say and write Abdul Raqeeb

Say it
ab-dur-ra-qeeb4 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English
Abdul Raqeeb
Urdu
عبدالرقیب
Original script
عَبْدُ الرَّقِيب
Other spellings
Abdur Raqeeb · Abdul Raqib
Themes
Faith

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Questions about the name Abdul Raqeeb

What does the name Abdul Raqeeb mean?

Abdul Raqeeb means “servant of the Watchful”. In Urdu: رقیب (اللہ) کا بندہ. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93); Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Abdul Raqeeb a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Abdul Raqeeb is a boy’s name.

Is Abdul Raqeeb a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul Raqeeb is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. ʿAbd, servant, with al-Raqīb, the Ever-Watchful, a name of Allah.

How do you pronounce Abdul Raqeeb?

Say it “ab-dur-ra-qeeb”: 4 syllables.

How do you write Abdul Raqeeb in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Abdul Raqeeb is written عبدالرقیب. In its original script: عَبْدُ الرَّقِيب.

What are other spellings of Abdul Raqeeb?

Abdul Raqeeb is also spelled Abdur Raqeeb, Abdul Raqib.

Is the meaning of Abdul Raqeeb verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.