Rabi'e means “of medium height; fourth daughter”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Rabi'e is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Rabi'e mean?
(1) ئوتتۇرا بوي، (2) تۆتىنچى قىزLiteral meaning
Rabi'e (رابىئە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “of medium height; fourth daughter” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Rabi'e in Uyghur
What does Rabi'e mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written رابىئە, Rabi'e (ULY transliteration), رابىخان, Rabixan, رابىگۈل, Rabigül, رابىقىز, Rabiqiz, رەۋىخان, Rewixan, رابىيە, Rabiye, رابى, رابىيەم, Rabi and Rabiyem. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “of medium height; fourth daughter” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Rabi'e come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Rabi'e a Uyghur name?
Yes. Rabi'e is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Rabi'e across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | رابىئەArabic script رابىخانArabic script, variant RabixanLatin, variant رابىگۈلArabic script, variant RabigülLatin, variant رابىقىزArabic script, variant RabiqizLatin, variant رەۋىخانArabic script, variant RewixanLatin, variant رابىيەArabic script, variant RabiyeLatin, variant رابىArabic script, variant رابىيەمArabic script, variant RabiLatin, variant RabiyemLatin, variant | Girl | same as above: “of medium height; fourth daughter” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Rabi'e
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| رابىئە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Rabi'e[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| رابىخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Rabixan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| رابىگۈل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Rabigül[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| رابىقىز[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Rabiqiz[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| رەۋىخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Rewixan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| رابىيە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Rabiye[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| رابى[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| رابىيەم[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Rabi[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Rabiyem[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
Names related to Rabi'e
Sibling names for Rabi'e
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Rabi'e rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AxpolatBoy“the name Polat with the epithet Aq”same language (uyghur)
- A'ishinurGirl“the name A'ishe with the epithet Nur”same language (uyghur)
- “Qumut with the epithet 'flower'”same language (uyghur)
- HemsarixanGirl“one who rejoices together, sharing joy”same language (uyghur)
- SeyyidniyazBoy“Seyyid with the added element niyaz”same language (uyghur)
- TunsagülGirl“the name Tur with the suffix nisa”same language (uyghur)
- BibiselimeGirl“healthy lady, peaceful lady”same language (uyghur)
- SidiqullaBoy“God's loyal friend”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Rabi'e
What does the name Rabi'e mean?
Rabi'e means “of medium height; fourth daughter”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Rabi'e a girl's or a boy's name?
Rabi'e is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Rabi'e come from?
Rabi'e is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Rabi'e?
Rabi'e is recorded for Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Rabi'e spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: رابىئە (Arabic script), رابىخان (Arabic script), Rabixan (Latin), رابىگۈل (Arabic script), Rabigül (Latin), رابىقىز (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Rabi'e have?
Rabi'e has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: (1) ئوتتۇرا بوي، (2) تۆتىنچى قىز; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+16 more)
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