Rab Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Rab is listed in our database as a boy name of German origin. Its recorded meaning is “Diminutive of Robert: Famed, bright; shining. An all-time favorite boys' name since the Middle Ages. Famous Bearers: Scottish national hero Robert the Bruce and novelist Robert Ludlum”.

Rab Name at a Glance

Name Rab
Meaning Diminutive of Robert: Famed, bright; shining. An all-time favorite boys' name since the Middle Ages. Famous Bearers: Scottish national hero Robert the Bruce and novelist Robert Ludlum.
Origin German
Gender Boy

What Does the Name Rab Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Rab means “Diminutive of Robert: Famed, bright; shining. An all-time favorite boys' name since the Middle Ages. Famous Bearers: Scottish national hero Robert the Bruce and novelist Robert Ludlum”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Rab Name Origin

Our database records Rab under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Rab a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Rab is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Rab

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