Rabaab

Arabic

"spike fiddle"

Rabaab Origin and Meaning

The name Rabaab is a boy's name meaning "spike fiddle".

The rabaab is an Afghan-Indian instrument that was popular in medieval times. Also known as the rabāb, it is a type of fiddle with a narrow neck.

The rabaab spelling is typically used by Sikhs, among whom the instrument bears religious meaning. As a name, Rabaab is increasingly popular in Canada, which has the largest Sikh population outside of India.