Rabih

Rabih is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the root r-b-ḥ, associated with winning, gaining, or prospering, and the form rābiḥ denotes “winner” or “victorious.” As a given name, Rabih conveys connotations of success and positive qualities. It is commonly transliterated as Rabih, with alternate spellings such as Rabeeh or Rabiḥ that reflect different transliteration conventions from Arabic.

The name is widely used among Arabic-speaking communities across the Middle East and North Africa and among the diaspora in Europe and the Americas. It appears in various cultural and religious contexts where Arabic names are traditional, and it is often chosen for its favorable meaning.

Notable people named Rabih include Rabih Mroué (born 1967), a Lebanese visual artist and theater maker known for multimedia works that explore memory and political issues; and Rabih Alameddine (born 1959), a Lebanese-American novelist and essayist known for works such as The Hakawati and The Angel of History. These figures illustrate the name’s association with creative and intellectual pursuits in contemporary culture.

In contemporary usage, Rabih remains primarily a given name in Arabic-speaking communities, though it may appear in broader contexts through individuals of Arabic heritage. As with many names of cultural origin, its spelling and pronunciation can vary by country and language, while retaining the same underlying meaning.