The baby name Robab is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ROH-bab (approx. IPA: /roˈbɑːb/).
The baby name Robab is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ROH-bab (approx. IPA: /roˈbɑːb/).
Robab is Arabic, Persian in Origin.
Robab is a feminine name shared by Persian and Arabic traditions, written رُباب/رَباب. It carries a dual sense: in Arabic, rubāb denotes “white cloud,” suggesting purity and lightness; in Persian and wider Islamic musical culture, rabāb/rubāb names a lute-like string instrument (the rebab or Afghan rubab), evoking artistry and lyricism. This layered meaning makes Robab attractive to families who value both poetic imagery and musical heritage.
The name has been in use since the early Islamic era; a notable bearer is al-Rabāb bint Imru’ al-Qays, wife of Husayn ibn ‘Alī, which helped sustain its popularity in Arabic-speaking lands. Through Persianate influence it spread across Iran, Afghanistan, and South Asia, appearing in classical poetry and Sufi contexts. Established variants include Rubab, Rabab, Rubaab, Roobab, and the Persian Robabeh/Robābeh; less commonly, Rubaba also occurs.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #430 | 101 | 8,334 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #557 | 5 | 19,177 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #564 | 2 | 10,162 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #593 | 5 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,688 | 4 | 28,008 |
Robab is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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