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GirlPronounced English /ˈɹeɪ.hæb/

Rahab

A name meaning "spacious".

Quick answer

Rahab is a girl name meaning "spacious".

Pronunciation: English /ˈɹeɪ.hæb/.

GenderGirl
Meaningspacious
PronunciationEnglish /ˈɹeɪ.hæb/

Meaning and history

The name means "spacious" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of a woman of Jericho who helped the Israelites capture the city.

Notes and context

Usage: biblical | Ancient Hebrew: רָחָב