Rahab
RAY-hab
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
33
Peak Year
#8 in 2016
First Recorded
2007
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Hebrew name from the Old Testament, meaning 'broad', 'wide', or 'bold'. She was a woman of Jericho who aided the Israelite spies.
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Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Rahab
Biblical figure, prostitute who hid spies in Jericho.
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