Mardiya
Mardiya is a Muslim girl name meaning “One who is pleasing (to God), well-pleasing”.
| Meaning | One who is pleasing (to God), well-pleasing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | مرضية |
| Pronunciation | mar-DEE-yah |
| Arabic root | ر ض و (r-ḍ-w) — to be pleased, to be content |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mardiya
Mardiya is a common West African and South Asian spelling of the Arabic marḍiyya, 'one with whom God is pleased'. The word comes from the closing verses of Surat al-Fajr, where the contented soul is called back to its Lord. The 'dh' in spellings like Mardhiyah reflects the Arabic letter ḍād, which many speakers pronounce as 'd' or 'z'.
Is Mardiya a Muslim name?
Yes. Mardiya is a Muslim name taken from a Quranic word describing the soul that is pleasing to God.
Is Mardiya in the Quran?
The word appears in 'Return to your Lord, well-pleased and well-pleasing (marḍiyyah)' (Quran 89:28).
Where is the name Mardiya used?
Very common in Ghana and Nigeria, and also used in Malaysia and Indonesia as Mardhiyah.
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Spellings and variants of Mardiya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mardiya mean?
Mardiya means 'One who is pleasing (to God), well-pleasing'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Mardiya a Muslim name?
Yes. Mardiya is a Muslim name taken from a Quranic word describing the soul that is pleasing to God.
How do you write Mardiya in Arabic?
Mardiya is written مرضية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mardiya?
Mardiya is pronounced mar-DEE-yah.
Is Mardiya mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in 'Return to your Lord, well-pleased and well-pleasing (marḍiyyah)' (Quran 89:28).