Mardhiyah
Mardhiyah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Pleasing, one with whom God is pleased”.
| Meaning | Pleasing, one with whom God is pleased |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Malay spelling |
| Arabic spelling | مرضية |
| Pronunciation | mar-dhee-YAH |
| Arabic root | ر ض ي (r-ḍ-y) — to be pleased, content |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mardhiyah
Mardhiyah is the Malay and Indonesian spelling of Marḍiyya, in which 'dh' represents the Arabic letter ḍād. The word describes a soul that has earned God's pleasure. It is taken from the closing verses of Surah al-Fajr, and Radhiah Mardhiah is a favourite double name in Malaysia.
Is Mardhiyah a Muslim name?
Yes. Mardhiyah is a Quranic Islamic name meaning one who is pleasing to God.
Is Mardhiyah in the Quran?
The righteous soul is told: 'Return to your Lord, well-pleased and pleasing (marḍiyyah)' (Quran 89:28).
Where is the name Mardhiyah used?
Popular in Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mardhiyah mean?
Mardhiyah means 'Pleasing, one with whom God is pleased'. It comes from Arabic, Malay spelling.
Is Mardhiyah a Muslim name?
Yes. Mardhiyah is a Quranic Islamic name meaning one who is pleasing to God.
How do you write Mardhiyah in Arabic?
Mardhiyah is written مرضية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mardhiyah?
Mardhiyah is pronounced mar-dhee-YAH.
Is Mardhiyah mentioned in the Quran?
The righteous soul is told: 'Return to your Lord, well-pleased and pleasing (marḍiyyah)' (Quran 89:28).