Girl name
Ratibe name meaning
“regular; established; continuing”
Ratibe means regular, established, or continuing. It comes from Arabic rātiba, the feminine form of rātib, an adjective expressing regularity or an established state. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it evokes a recurring pattern on a calendar, illustrating the continuity contained in its meaning.
What does Ratibe mean?
Regular; established; continuing
In Turkish: düzenli; yerleşik ve sürekli
Ratibe is a feminine name derived from an adjective describing something regular or established. It forms a grammatical pair with Ratip. Related words can refer to recurring duties or payments, while the central meaning of the name concerns continuity and an established pattern.
Origin of the name Ratibe
From Arabic rātiba, the feminine of rātib, “regular” or “established.” It shares its root with the masculine name Ratip.
How to pronounce Ratibe
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾatibe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | راتبه |
| Arabic | راتبة |
Is Ratibe a girl’s name?
Yes, Ratibe is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Ratibe does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Ratibe
What is the meaning of Ratibe?
Ratibe means “regular; established; continuing”. From Arabic rātiba, the feminine of rātib, “regular” or “established.” It shares its root with the masculine name Ratip.
Is Ratibe a girl’s name?
Yes, Ratibe is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Ratibe in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ratibe nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ratibe?
Ratibe is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Ratibe have?
Ratibe has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Ratibe?
Ratibe 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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