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Rabbani: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“godly; devoted to the Lord”

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ربانی

رَبَّانِيّ

What Rabbani means

Rabbani (ربانی, Arabic رَبَّانِيّ) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “godly; devoted to the Lord”. It comes from the Arabic root ر ب ب. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ر ب ب.

Rabbani at a glance

Meaning
godly; devoted to the Lord
Gender
Boy
Origin
Arabic
Faith
Muslim
Say it
rab-baa-nee
Syllables
3
Letters
7
First letter
R · ر

Meaning of Rabbani

In English
godly; devoted to the Lord
اردو میں معنی
اللہ والا، ربانی

Origin and history of Rabbani

Lane gives rabbānī as one devoted to God and learned in religion; rabbāniyyīn occurs in the Quran (3:79).

Rootر ب ب

How to say and write Rabbani

Say it
rab-baa-nee3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English
Rabbani
Urdu
ربانی
Original script
رَبَّانِيّ
Other spellings
Rabani
Themes
Faith

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Questions about the name Rabbani

What does the name Rabbani mean?

Rabbani means “godly; devoted to the Lord”. In Urdu: اللہ والا، ربانی. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Rabbani a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Rabbani is a boy’s name.

Is Rabbani a Muslim name?

Yes. Rabbani is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives rabbānī as one devoted to God and learned in religion; rabbāniyyīn occurs in the Quran (3:79).

How do you pronounce Rabbani?

Say it “rab-baa-nee”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Rabbani in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Rabbani is written ربانی. In its original script: رَبَّانِيّ.

What are other spellings of Rabbani?

Rabbani is also spelled Rabani.

Is the meaning of Rabbani 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.