Rabia

¹ British  

/ rəˈbɪə /

noun

1. either the third or the fourth month of the Muslim year, known as Rabia I and Rabia II respectively; the Muslim spring

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Rabia ² British  

/ ˈrɑːbɪa /

noun

1. full name Rabia al-Adawiyyah . c. 713–801 _ad , Islamic saint, mystic, and religious leader; her teachings inspired the Sufi movement

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Example Sentences

In Agadir, a thrilling last-eight tie saw Omar Marmoush and Ramy Rabia net in the first half for the Pharaohs before an own goal by Ahmed Aboul-Fetouh brought the Ivorians back into it.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

Her mother, Rabia Birden, said on Friday: "The only thing I ask of our state is to seek justice for my daughter," according to Anadolu news agency.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2024

Rabia Chaudry, a close family friend of Syed who had long advocated for his innocence, said Tuesday that her prayers had been answered now that Syed can return home “with his dignity and reputation restored.”

From Washington Post • Oct. 11, 2022

By dancing with chikhats — notably the raï singer Cheikha Rabia, based in Paris — Warda is bringing visibility to an aspect of traditional performance.

From New York Times • Oct. 6, 2022

Rabia pops out from behind the wall of clothes, holding a bunch of bags.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan