Rahab

Rahab (רהב) is a biblical first name for girls, whose exact origin is considered unclear. The name could mean "the Spreading" or "the Spacious."

What does the name Rahab mean?

The name Rahab (רהב) has biblical roots, and its origin is not clearly defined. Possible meanings are "the Spreading" or "the Spacious." The origins of the name may lie in Ancient Hebrew terms such as בֵית רָחָב (bēt rāḥāb) for "brothel" and בֵית־רְחֹב (bēt reḥob) for "house at the public square," or from the verbal root רהב (rḥb), which means "to spread" or "to open wide." Alternatively, the name could also derive from the Arabic raḥāb (رُحَاب) or the Hebrew racháv (רָחָב), both meaning "spacious" or "extensive." Rahab is also a biblical figure known as a wounded helper who was saved by God, which changed her life in a special way.

Where does the name Rahab come from?

The name Rahab has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and Arabic and means "the Spacious." The Ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Rahab?

Rahab is pronounced like 'Rah-hab.'

Popularity

In Germany, Rahab is a rare first name that has not yet appeared in the German name popularity lists. Its best placement was in 2024, reaching 2,074th place in the Swedish name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given in Sweden fewer than 10 times, placing it 2,614th in the ten-year statistics. From 1998 to 2024, it also ranks 2,614th in Sweden.

Nicknames & pet names

Aha / Haba / Ra / Rab / Raba / Raha / Rahie