Rabat
/rɑːˈbæt/noun
The capital and largest city of Morocco.
Did you know?The city’s name is commonly linked to Arabic ribāṭ, a fortified frontier post or garrison, a word tied to the Islamic military frontier tradition.
Etymological Timeline
12th Century
Arabic
ribāṭ
“a fortified place or frontier outpost, often with military and religious associations”
12th Century
Arabic
Ribāṭ al-Fatḥ
““fortified camp of victory,” an early name associated with the site”
16th Century
French
Rabat
“the city name as rendered in European sources”
Modern English
English
Rabat
“the capital city of Morocco”