آریا

Arya

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Arya is a Muslim boy name meaning “Noble; Iranian”.

MeaningNoble; Iranian
GenderBoy
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingآریا
PronunciationAHR-yah
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Arya

Arya comes from the ancient word arya, by which the early Iranians described themselves, often understood as 'noble'. The name Iran itself derives from it. In modern Iran Arya is a popular boy's name with a patriotic flavour. In India the same word appears in Sanskrit, and in Western countries Arya is now mostly a girl's name.

Is Arya a Muslim name?

Arya is not an Arabic name, but in Iran it is commonly given to boys by Muslim families as a Persian national name.

Where is the name Arya used?

Popular for boys in Iran; in South Asia and the West it is usually a girl's name.

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Spellings and variants of Arya

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Arya mean?

Arya means 'Noble; Iranian'. It comes from Persian.

Is Arya a Muslim name?

Arya is not an Arabic name, but in Iran it is commonly given to boys by Muslim families as a Persian national name.

How do you write Arya in Arabic?

Arya is written آریا in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Arya?

Arya is pronounced AHR-yah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.