Rahab
/R-EY-HH-AE-B/
A salvation-history feminine name linked with faith and mercy
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Rahab is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A salvation-history feminine name linked with faith and mercy”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
Rahab is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "A salvation-history feminine name linked with faith and mercy" and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Beyond its Jewish heritage, Rahab is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among European, Arab, MiddleEastern, Israeli families, Rahab carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Rahab's Hebrew roots
Many Jewish names carry Hebrew roots and a story from the Torah or tradition (Hebrew). Rahab means “A salvation-history feminine name linked with faith and mercy” — a name with heritage that runs deep.
NameRoot shows the lineage. See Rahab's Hebrew roots, its meaning, and how it scores for your family.
See Rahab's full reading →What does Rahab's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Rahab resonates in either tradition.
Rahab's destiny number is 3 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Rahab's full reading →
Does Rahab go with your family's names?
Rahab breaks into 5 sounds: /R-EY-HH-AE-B/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Rahab sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Rahab beside your family's names →
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Common questions about Rahab
What does the name Rahab mean?
Rahab means "A salvation-history feminine name linked with faith and mercy." It is a girl name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Rahab a boy or girl name?
Rahab is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Rahab?
Rahab is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish, Christian traditions, commonly among European, Arab, MiddleEastern families.
Is Rahab a Jewish name?
Yes. Rahab is a girl name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Rahab mean in Hebrew?
Rahab originates from Hebrew, where it means "A salvation-history feminine name linked with faith and mercy."
What is the numerology of Rahab?
Rahab has a Pythagorean destiny number of 3 — creativity and joyful expression.
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