Rajab
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Rajab
First recorded in 1760–70; from Arabic rajab, akin to rajaba “to fear, respect”
Example Sentences
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The director of The Voice of Hind Rajab explains how the real-life emergency call of a five-year-old Gazan girl became the basis for an acclaimed film.
From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026
"Sentimental Value" will compete in the foreign language film category against Brazilian crime thriller "The Secret Agent", Cannes' top Palme d'Or winner "It Was Just An Accident" and Palestinian docudrama "The Voice of Hind Rajab".
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
“They knew their lines, but in hearing the voice of Hind Rajab for the first time, their lives are really being impacted with emotion,” Ben Hania said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
Rajab echoed the thoughts of residents, analysts and aid workers who see in Israel’s assault a larger plan to recast the camps as ordinary city neighborhoods, not refugee havens.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025
"I am Ahmed Khan," said the visitor, after salutations had been exchanged, "and I bring greeting from the Maulavi Rajab Ali."
From Barclay of the Guides by Strang, Herbert
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