Nepali boy name
Rabi name meaning
रवि
Say it: RA-bi/rʌbi/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #264
Meaning of Rabi
The Sun; sun god (Rabia is Arabic for spring).
नेपालीमा: रवि संस्कृत मूलको नाम हो, जसको अर्थ सूर्य वा सूर्य देवता हुन्छ। अरबी भाषामा राबिया नामको अर्थ वसन्त हुन्छ।
About the name Rabi
Bright and direct, Rabi means “the sun” and also refers to the sun god, Surya. Its Sanskrit origin and themes of sun and light give it a warm, radiant feeling. The four letters are said RA-bi, a short form with an open, gentle finish. Rabi is common among boy names in our sample, ranked #264. Ravi is an alternative spelling to consider. For nearby sounds, Rabin offers a longer option, while Kabi shares the rhyming finish.
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Rabi at a glance
| Name | Rabi |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | रवि also रबि, रबी |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Associated with | Surya |
| Starts with | R · र |
| Length | 4 letters · 2 syllables · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #264 among boy names (22 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Rabi
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Rabi
- Rabi Lamichhane · b. 1988
Nepalese journalist
- Rabi Raj Thapa · b. 1953
Nepalese boxer
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Rabi in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐬𑐰𑐶 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒩𑒫𑒱 |
| Bengali | রবি |
| Gujarati | રવિ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀭𑀯𑀺 |
| IAST romanization | ravi |
FAQ about the name Rabi
What is the meaning of Rabi?
Rabi means: The Sun; sun god (Rabia is Arabic for spring). (नेपालीमा: रवि, सूर्य)
Is Rabi a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Rabi in Nepali?
Rabi is written रवि in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written रबि or रबी.
How do you pronounce Rabi?
Rabi is pronounced RA-bi (IPA: /rʌbi/).
What is the origin of the name Rabi?
Rabi is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Rabi?
Rabi ranks #264 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Rabi?
Notable people named Rabi include Rabi Lamichhane (Nepalese journalist); Rabi Raj Thapa (Nepalese boxer).
What are other spellings of Rabi?
Other spellings of Rabi: Ravi, Ravvie.