raha

Raha is a term used in several languages and cultural contexts. It can function as a personal name, a surname, or a toponym, with usage found in Persian, Arabic, and South Asian communities, among others. Because its exact meaning changes with language, there is no single universal definition for raha.

As a given name, raha is used for different genders in some traditions and is often associated with positive notions in the cultures where it appears, though meanings vary by region and family. In Persian contexts, some sources connect it to ease or comfort, but etymologies differ and are not uniform across languages.

In addition to people, raha can appear in place names or institutional titles, reflecting local linguistic roots. The term also appears in modern media and literature as a chosen name or nickname, illustrating its broad cross-cultural reach.

Raha is sometimes transliterated in different ways (for example Rahā, Raha, or Rāha), reflecting scripts such as Persian, Arabic, or Devanagari and the lack of a single standardized spelling in Latin letters.

If encountering the term, context—language, region, and whether it is a name or a place—is essential to determine its meaning and usage.