Unisex name
Tarab name meaning
“exultant joy; musical rapture”
Tarab means “exultant joy” or “musical rapture.” It comes from Arabic ṭarab, a word for intense delight, especially the emotional response awakened by music. Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, the name has a concrete association with the exhilaration produced by an expressive melody or musical performance.
What does Tarab mean?
Exultant joy; musical rapture
In Turkish: coşkun sevinç; müzikten doğan vecit
Tarab denotes a more intense joy than ordinary contentment. In Arabic musical culture it is associated with the emotional transport produced by listening, while Ottoman literature also uses it for delight and festivity. The historical Turkish spelling tarâb represents the same word, which also appears in compounds such as Tarabengiz.
Origin of the name Tarab
From Arabic ṭarab, referring to intense joy or emotional transport, especially the rapture aroused by music.
How to pronounce Tarab
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /taɾab/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | طرب |
Is Tarab a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tarab is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Tarab does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Tarab
What is the meaning of Tarab?
Tarab means “exultant joy; musical rapture”. From Arabic ṭarab, referring to intense joy or emotional transport, especially the rapture aroused by music.
Is Tarab a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tarab is used for both boys and girls.
Is Tarab in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Tarab nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Tarab?
Tarab is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Tarab have?
Tarab has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Tarab?
Tarab 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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