163 Arabic Islam Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With R

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Rafael	Boy	God has healed
Raheem	Boy	Kind; Compassionate; Merciful; Tenderhearted
Rashad	Boy	To be on the right path; Good sense; Good guidance
Rihaan	Boy	Good scent; Fragrance; Basil
Rasheed	Boy	Thinker; Counselor; Rightly guided
Rakeem	Boy	Kind; Compassionate
Rahim	Boy	Kind; Merciful; Compassionate
Ridhaan	Boy	Great heart; God's gift
Rehan	Boy	Basil
Rashid	Boy	Rightly guided; Having true faith; The high one

Rashaad	Boy	Good sense or guidance; Right path or religion
Ridwan	Boy	Grace; Pleasure; Satisfaction
Rayhan	Boy	Favored by God
Rafi	Boy	God heals; Noble; High; Sublime
Rakim	Boy	Kind and compassionate person
Ramzi	Boy	Sign; Mark; Symbol; Gesture; Reserved; Demure; Quiet
Rishan	Boy	A good human being; Strong; Lord Shiva
Raghib	Boy	Seeking; Aspiring; Desirous
Raja	Boy	King; Ruler; Hope
Rivan	Boy	Silver; Musical; Star; Basil

Rahman	Boy	Gracious; Merciful; Lord
Rehaan	Boy	One of good scent, or fragrance
Raffi	Boy	God heals; Noble; Exalter
Rad	Boy	Thunder; Honest; Bounteous; Wheel; Advice
Rafay	Boy	Exalter; Glorifier; Raiser
Rafiq	Boy	Friend; Gentle; Companion; Good-mannered
Raees	Boy	Leader; Chief; Master; Head; Boss
Raad	Boy	A scout; A pioneer; Return; Oppose; Fight
Ramadan	Boy	Ninth month in muslim calendar; Parchedness; Scorching heat; Glowing
Rabi	Boy	Springtime; Sun; A gentle breeze

Riyad	Boy	Land with beautiful grass and flowers; Meadows; Gardens
Rawad	Girl	Leader; Prosperous
Raayan	Unisex	Watered; Luxuriant; Plentiful; Heaven's flower
Raed	Boy	Pioneer; Pathfinder; Leader; Guide
Ramzy	Boy	Sign; Mark; Symbol; Gesture; Reserved; Demure; Quiet
Raef	Unisex	Kind; Gentle; Compassionate; Soft-hearted
Riad	Boy	Meadows; Gardens; Land with beautiful grass and flowers
Raif	Boy	Compassionate; Kind; Affectionate; Benign; Sympathetic; Merciful
Ramiz	Boy	Wise; Dignified; Intelligent; One who communicates well
Rasheem	Boy	Light

Riaz	Boy	Meadows; Gardens; Land with beautiful grass and flowers
Raza	Boy	Contentment; Satisfaction
Rafsan	Unisex	Light; Brightness; Intelligence
Rashed	Boy	Rightly guided
Raahil	Boy	One who departs for a journey; Traveler; Guide; Ewe
Rayhaan	Boy	A sweet-smelling flower that brings comfort
Ridha	Boy	Contentment; Satisfaction; Acceptance
Ridhan	Girl	Great heart; God's gift
Rahiem	Boy	Compassionate; Kind
Rameez	Boy	Symbolize; Sign; One who communicates well; Intelligent

Ramey	Boy	Happy; joyous; Archer; Shooter
Rishad	Boy	Right path
Radwan	Boy	Pleasure; Satisfaction
Ramzey	Boy	Reserved; Demure; Quiet
Ridhwan	Boy	Satisfaction; Contentment
Rajab	Boy	Seventh month of the islamic calendar; Respect; Awe
Rehman	Boy	Merciful; King; Gracious; Lord
Rasool	Boy	Messenger; Prophet
Ramez	Unisex	Sign; Symbolize; Noble; Wise
Rijad	Boy	Desert gardens

Rafeeq	Boy	Friend; Gentle; Companion; Good-mannered
Raahim	Boy	One who is compassionate; Kind
Rahyl	Boy	Traveller
Ramal	Boy	Sand; Geomancy; Divination; Magic
Rasul	Boy	To send or dispatch; Messenger; Prophet; Apostle
Raheen	Unisex	Grateful
Ramis	Boy	Sign; Symbolize
Rafik	Boy	Friend; Gentle; Companion; Good-mannered
Ramazan	Boy	Ninth month in muslim calendar; Parchedness; Scorching heat; Glowing
Riyaz	Boy	Meadows; Gardens; Training; Practice

Rafid	Boy	Tributary; Supporter; Helper
Rakin	Boy	Poise; Confidence; Dignity; Firmness
Rohail	Boy	A traveler; Passenger; Noble
Rafat	Boy	One who shows kindness, compassion, and sympathy toward others
Radi	Boy	Satisfied; Pleased
Ramzan	Boy	Parched; Scorched; Fasting or holy month in Islam
Rifat	Boy	High rank; Lifted; Elated; Joyous
Roshad	Boy	Good sense; Good guidance
Rounak	Boy	Brilliant; Smooth; Bright; Light; Luster; Brightness; Splendor; Beauty; Grace; Glamour
Raeed	Unisex	Leader; Pioneer

Rajai	Boy	Hope; Silver; One who shines
Ramil	Boy	Sand; Geomancy; Divination; Magic
Reis	Boy	Leader; Chief; King; Kingdom; Empire
Rabek	Boy	Lord; God; Allah; Your Lord
Rafiqh	Boy	A variant of Rafiq; Friend, companion, gentle, and kind
Ramees	Boy	Symbolize; Sign
Ramiah	Boy	Exaltation of the Lord; Sender
Rasil	Boy	Messenger; Godsent
Reyaz	Boy	Practice; Garden
Riwas	Boy	Tradition; Culture; A variant of Riwaz

Riwaz	Boy	Tradition; Culture; A variant of Riwaz
Rizu	Boy	Brave; Powerful; Mighty; Courageous
Raakin	Boy	Noble
Raazi	Boy	Content
Rabah	Boy	Profitable
Raby	Boy	Spring; Renewal
Raem	Girl	Desire
Rafan	Unisex	To rise
Rafaz	Boy	Elevation
Rafee	Boy	Noble; Exalted

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Infographic: Top Arabic Islam Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With R

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Arabic Islam Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With R(infographic)

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