ارتضى

Irtaza

boyArabic, South Asian usage

Irtaza is a Muslim boy name meaning “Chosen, approved, one who is pleasing”.

MeaningChosen, approved, one who is pleasing
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, South Asian usage
Arabic spellingارتضى
Pronunciationir-TAH-zah
Arabic rootر ض و (r-ḍ-w) — to be pleased, to approve
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Irtaza

Irtaza comes from the Arabic irtaḍā, 'he approved of, he was pleased with', from the same root as Riḍā and Murtaḍā. The 'z' reflects the South Asian pronunciation of the Arabic letter ḍād. Because al-Murtaḍā is a title of ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib, Irtaza is a favourite name among Shia and Sunni families in Pakistan and India.

Is Irtaza a Muslim name?

Yes. Irtaza is a Muslim name of Arabic origin related to Murtaza, meaning one who is approved and pleasing to God.

Is Irtaza in the Quran?

The verb appears in 'except for one whom He has approved (irtaḍā) of a messenger' (Quran 72:27).

Where is the name Irtaza used?

Mostly found in Pakistan and northern India, often in Shia families.

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Spellings and variants of Irtaza

IrtizaIrtazaa

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Irtaza mean?

Irtaza means 'Chosen, approved, one who is pleasing'. It comes from Arabic, South Asian usage.

Is Irtaza a Muslim name?

Yes. Irtaza is a Muslim name of Arabic origin related to Murtaza, meaning one who is approved and pleasing to God.

How do you write Irtaza in Arabic?

Irtaza is written ارتضى in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Irtaza?

Irtaza is pronounced ir-TAH-zah.

Is Irtaza mentioned in the Quran?

The verb appears in 'except for one whom He has approved (irtaḍā) of a messenger' (Quran 72:27).

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