Details for the forename Rab

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Rab (male)


Variants:	Bob (M) Rob (M)
Diminutive for:	Raban (M)
Pet Name for:	Robert (M)
Derivative(s):	Rabbie (M)

Source(s):	The Oxford Names Companion, OUP Private communication [F]
Notes:	Scottish Pet Name for Robert, from Old German "bright fame". Rab is believed to be more popular in Scotland than Bob, although both are frequently used.