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Ra'd: meaning and origin

رعد
Meaning
Thunder; Surah 13 carries its name
Arabic
رعد
Say it
RA'D
Gender
Boy
Origin
Word from the Quran
Also spelled
Raad, Rad
Source
Quran 13:13
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Where it comes from

"The thunder glorifies His praise" (Quran 13:13).

وَيُسَبِّحُ ٱلرَّعْدُ بِحَمْدِهِۦ وَٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةُ مِنْ خِيفَتِهِۦ وَيُرْسِلُ ٱلصَّوَٰعِقَ فَيُصِيبُ بِهَا مَن يَشَآءُ وَهُمْ يُجَٰدِلُونَ فِى ٱللَّهِ وَهُوَ شَدِيدُ ٱلْمِحَالِ

Surah Ar-Ra'd, 13:13 · Read it with translation and audio

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ra'd mean?

Thunder; Surah 13 carries its name.

How do you pronounce Ra'd?

Say it as RA'D; capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written رعد.

Is Ra'd in the Quran?

Yes. It appears in Surah Ar-Ra'd (13:13).

Is Ra'd a boy's or girl's name?

Ra'd is a boy's name.

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