Girl name
Rabiye name meaning
“fourth; occupying the fourth place”
Rabiye means fourth or occupying the fourth place. It comes from Arabic rābiʿa, the feminine ordinal adjective, and is related to the name Rabia. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it has a concrete association with an ordered sequence and a position within it.
What does Rabiye mean?
Fourth; occupying the fourth place
In Turkish: dördüncü; dördüncü sırada olan
Rabiye is generally grouped with Rabia in the same name family. Its ordinal meaning could historically refer to birth order, though that motivation need not apply to later uses. Through Rabia, it also has an indirect cultural connection with Rābiʿa of Basra in Sufi history.
The ending “-ye” has no single independent meaning across these names. In Rukiye, Safiye and Aliye, the ending is understood through each name’s linguistic origin and structure. More girl names ending in -ye →
Origin of the name Rabiye
It is generally understood as a Turkish form of Arabic rābiʿa, the feminine ordinal meaning fourth. It is related to the name Rabia.
Double names with Rabiye
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Rabiye Feriha
Meaning of each name
- Rabiye: fourth; occupying the fourth place
- Feriha: joyful, cheerful, glad at heart
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Dilruba Rabiye
Meaning of each name
- Dilruba: heart-stealing; captivating
- Rabiye: fourth; occupying the fourth place
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Rabiye Elisa
Meaning of each name
- Rabiye: fourth; occupying the fourth place
- Elisa: God is my oath
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Şimal Rabiye
Meaning of each name
- Şimal: north; wind blowing from the north
- Rabiye: fourth; occupying the fourth place
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Rabiye Müzeyyen
Meaning of each name
- Rabiye: fourth; occupying the fourth place
- Müzeyyen: decorated, embellished with adornments
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Mualla Rabiye
Meaning of each name
- Mualla: raised high; exalted, elevated
- Rabiye: fourth; occupying the fourth place
How to pronounce Rabiye
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾabije/ |
| Arabic | رابعة |
Is Rabiye a girl’s name?
Yes, Rabiye is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Rabiye does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Rabiye
Famous people named Rabiye
- Rabiye Çiçek · b. 2007
- Rabiye Güney
- Rabiye Terzi
FAQ about the name Rabiye
What is the meaning of Rabiye?
Rabiye means “fourth; occupying the fourth place”. It is generally understood as a Turkish form of Arabic rābiʿa, the feminine ordinal meaning fourth. It is related to the name Rabia.
Is Rabiye a girl’s name?
Yes, Rabiye is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Rabiye in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Rabiye nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Rabiye?
Rabiye is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Rabiye have?
Rabiye has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Rabiye?
Rabiye does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Rabiye?
Some ideas: Rabiye Feriha; Dilruba Rabiye; Rabiye Elisa.
Famous people named Rabiye?
Notable people named Rabiye include Rabiye Çiçek, Rabiye Güney, Rabiye Terzi.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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