Raees is a good choice for parents who are looking for something exotic and hope their child will grow up to be an ambitious leader. Detailed Meaning. Raees is an uncommon variant of the Arabic name Rais, meaning 'chief' or 'leader.' It is a title used by the rulers of Muslim states in the Middle East and South Asia.
Rais Name Meaning. Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic ra?is 'leader', also found in combinations such as Ra?is ud-Din 'leader of religion'. German and Swiss German: from the personal name Ragiso, a pet form of any of the Germanic compound names beginning with the element rag-, a short form of ragin 'advice'.