Girl name
Ragibe name meaning
“desiring, wishing, interested”
Ragibe means desiring, wishing, or interested. It comes from Arabic rāġiba, the feminine form of rāġib, and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. Its direct relationship with Ragıb and Ragıp places these names together in a word family centred on desire and inclination.
What does Ragibe mean?
Desiring, wishing, interested
In Turkish: isteyen, arzulayan, ilgi duyan
Ragibe is a feminine name derived from a root expressing inclination and desire. It is related in meaning and origin to Turkish rağbet. Its feminine relationship to Ragıp explains its structure, while the meaning itself is not restricted to a particular object or to religious aspiration.
Origin of the name Ragibe
From Arabic rāġiba, ‘desiring or wishing’, the feminine counterpart of rāġib, the source of Turkish Ragıp.
How to pronounce Ragibe
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾaɡibe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | راغبه |
| Arabic | راغبة |
Is Ragibe a girl’s name?
Yes, Ragibe is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Ragibe does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
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FAQ about the name Ragibe
What is the meaning of Ragibe?
Ragibe means “desiring, wishing, interested”. From Arabic rāġiba, ‘desiring or wishing’, the feminine counterpart of rāġib, the source of Turkish Ragıp.
Is Ragibe a girl’s name?
Yes, Ragibe is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Ragibe in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ragibe nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ragibe?
Ragibe is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Ragibe have?
Ragibe has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Ragibe?
Ragibe does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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