Name meaning
Rubaba
Girl's nameƏrəb mənşəli
A beautiful girl who plays the rubab, a stringed Eastern instrument.
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Name meaning and origin
Rubaba is a name of Arabic origin, derived from the name of the "rübab," a stringed Eastern musical instrument played with the fingers. Its meaning is "a girl who plays the rubab," understood as a delicate image connected with music. The rubab instrument was widespread in the music of the Middle East and Central Asia from the Middle Ages.
In Azerbaijan Rubaba is known as a classic, weighty, and distinctly feminine name; its short form Rübab is also used. The name is associated with music and art. It does not appear in the Quran, but under Islamic rules there is no prohibition on giving the name.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 6
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Rübab
- Pronunciation
- ry.ba.ˈbə
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Rubaba?
Rubaba means a girl who plays the rubab, a stringed Eastern musical instrument. It is of Arabic origin.Is the name Rubaba mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Rubaba does not appear directly in the Quran, but from an Islamic standpoint there is no prohibition on it at all.Is Rubaba a boy or a girl name?
Rubaba is a girl name.