Rajab

American  

[ruh-jab] / rəˈdʒæb /

noun

1. the seventh month of the Islamic calendar.

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Rajab British  

/ rəˈdʒæb /

noun

1. the seventh month of the Muslim year

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Etymology

Origin of Rajab

First recorded in 1760–70; from Arabic rajab, akin to rajaba “to fear, respect”

Example Sentences

Gen. Anwar Rajab, adding that his forces could handle security and that Israel was undermining their authority with its actions.

From Los Angeles Times

It described Maulawi Rajab as a senior leader of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, and Sultan Aziz Azam as a spokesperson of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.

From Reuters

Mohammad Ghayyath Rajab's skull is bruised and bandaged, and his small chest rises and falls thanks to a respirator.

From BBC

“The experience of being persecuted for your work is extremely isolating,” Ms. Ginsberg said, referring to Mr. Rajab’s case.

From New York Times

“They dug a hole in the statue and filled it with explosive devices. The statue was located close to a Taliban headquarters,” said Rajab Ali Balkhshi Nizhad, a resident.

From Washington Post