♂ Name Rais – leader

Origin:	Arabic
Meaning:	leader, boss, chief
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The Arabic boy name Rais means “leader,” “chief,” or “boss.”

Where does the name Rais come from?

Rais is a boy’s name with Arabic roots. Ra’īs (رئیس) is a term used in Arab and Islamic societies to refer to a chief or leader. As early as the Middle Ages, village leaders or rulers in central and eastern parts of the Islamic world were called Ra’īs.

What does the name Rais mean?

Rais means “leader,” “boss,” or “chief” in Arabic.

Word composition

• Arabic “رئيس” (raʾīs) = boss, chief, leader
• Arabic “رَأْس” (raʾs) = head

Pronunciation of Rais

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Last updated: 7/4/2025