Looking for a Muslim baby boy name starting with the letter R? Here are 105 Muslim boy names beginning with R, each with its meaning, including Raheel (One who travels), Rauf (Compassionate, kind), Raza (Contentment, pleasure).
Muslim names mostly come from Arabic, Persian, Urdu and Turkish. Many honour the prophets, the companions of the Prophet Muhammad, or the attributes of Allah. Islamic tradition encourages parents to choose a name with a good meaning, so we give the meaning next to every name.
Muslim boy names starting with R and their meanings
Raheel – One who travels
Rauf – Compassionate, kind
Raza – Contentment, pleasure
Rafiq – Friend, companion
Rayyan – Gate of Heaven
Raees – Leader, chief
Rashid – Rightly guided
Rameez – Symbol
Riaz – Garden
Rais – Captain, leader
Rabee – Spring, breeze
Raafi – Exalter
Rabbani – Divine
Rafay – Exalted
Rafeeq – Friend
Rahat – Comfort
Rahil – Traveller
Raihan – Sweet basil
Raiyan – Gate of heaven
Rakin – Firm
Ramiz – Symbol
Raqib – Watchful
Rashad – Right guidance
Rasheed – Rightly guided
Rayan – Luxuriant
Razi – Contented
Razin – Composed
Rehan – Sweet basil
Rizwan – Gatekeeper of paradise
Ruhan – Spiritual
Rumi – Roman, a poet
Rushd – Maturity
Rabi – Spring
Radi – Satisfied
Rafiuddin – Exalted of the faith
Rahman – Merciful
Raiyaan – Gate of paradise
Ramadan – Holy month
Raushan – Bright
Riyad – Gardens
Rizq – Sustenance
Rohail – Leader
Rustam – Hero
Rabeeh – Winner
Rahim – Compassionate
Ruhullah – Spirit of Allah
Rashidun – Rightly guided
Rehmat – Mercy
Riyaz – Garden
Rafiullah – Exalted by Allah
Razzaq – Provider
Rukn – Pillar
Rabeeullah – Spring of Allah
Rahimullah – Mercy of Allah
Rahmatullah – Mercy of Allah
Rashiduddin – Guided one of the faith
Rizwanullah – Pleasure of Allah
Ruknuddin – Pillar of the faith
Raheem – Merciful
Rasheeq – Graceful
Raed – Leader
Rahib – Monk
Rakeen – Firm
Ramis – Sign
Ruhi – Spiritual
Rafeeullah – Exalted of Allah
Raghib – Desirous
Rahmat – Mercy
Raihaan – Sweet basil
Rakheem – Kind
Ramzan – Holy month
Rasheeduddin – Guided of the faith
Rashidullah – Guided by Allah
Rayhan – Basil
Razaullah – Pleasure of Allah
Rehman – Merciful
Rifat – Elevation
Rifaat – Dignity
Rizwanuddin – Pleasure of the faith
Ruhaan – Spiritual
Rushdi – Rightly guided
Rasool – Messenger
Rafat – Kindness
Rahimuddin – Mercy of the faith
Raqeeb – Guardian
Razaq – Provider
Rafaqat – Friendship
Razi Ahmad – Content praise
Rehmatullah – Mercy of Allah
Rahmaan – Most gracious
Rafeh – Exalted
Rayan Ali – Gate of heaven
Rasheed Ahmad – Rightly guided praise
Riyazuddin – Garden of the faith
Rizwan Ali – Pleasure of Ali
Raouf – Kind
Ruhul Amin – Trustworthy spirit
Rushdan – Guidance
Rafid – Supporter
Rahat Ali – Comfort of Ali
Raiq – Pure
Raheemuddin – Mercy of the faith
Rais Ahmad – Chief praised
Rayees – Chief
Rahmatullah Khan – Mercy of Allah
Tips for choosing the right name
- Check the meaning and spelling with elders or a religious teacher if the name has spiritual significance.
- Keep a shortlist of 3–5 names and see which one feels right after a few days.
- Say the full name aloud together with the surname and check it flows well.
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