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Rab

Rab (name) means an informal Scottish nickname for the name Robert. Example: “Everyone in the village just called him Rab.”

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An informal Scottish nickname for the name Robert.
"Everyone in the village just called him Rab."

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In plain EnglishA short Scottish nickname short for Robert, similar to how "Rob" or "Bob" is used elsewhere.

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Etymology

From Serbo-Croatian Rab, ultimately derived from a substrate root *Arb-, as apparent in Ancient Greek Ἄρβα (Árba), Latin Arba and Italian Arbe.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Rab” mean?

The word “Rab” means an informal Scottish nickname for the name Robert. In plain terms, a short Scottish nickname short for Robert, similar to how "Rob" or "Bob" is used elsewhere.

How do you use “Rab” in a sentence?

Here is “Rab” used in a sentence: “Everyone in the village just called him Rab.”

What part of speech is “Rab”?

“Rab” is a name.

What is the meaning of Rab?

"Rab" (name) means an informal Scottish nickname for the name Robert.

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