Raja'

In Arabic: رَجَاء

Means hope and positive expectation, carrying the sense of turning to God while working well.

يدلّ على الأمل وحُسن التوقع، ويُشعر بمعنى الرجوع إلى الله مع حسن العمل.

  • Boy name
  • Virtue
  • Faith
  • Short
  • Soft sound
  • Common
  • Pan-Arab

Try the name now: Raja'

Enter the father or family name and see how the full name sounds together.

Try the name in life

Real moments where the name gets called — read or listen.

As a child

  • Called at home

    رَجَاء, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

As an adult

  • Professional intro

    Pleased to meet you, I'm رَجَاء.

Names similar to Raja'

  • AnasThe name of Anas ibn Malik, who served the Prophet ﷺ; it signifies warmth, reassurance, and pleasant companionship.Learn more
  • KhayrA broad name meaning goodness, blessing, and righteousness—chosen for benefit to others.Learn more
  • ZakiIt points to purity and growth in good—suggesting the owner seeks clarity and uprightnessLearn more
  • ShakirIt denotes gratefulness to Allah and acknowledging blessings—so the name fits الحمد الكثيرLearn more

Questions parents ask

What does the name Raja' mean?
Means hope and positive expectation, carrying the sense of turning to God while working well.
Is Raja' a boy or a girl name?
Raja' is a boy name.
How is Raja' written in English?
Raja' in Arabic: رَجَاء.
Does Raja' fit the father's name?
Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.

Browse related categories