Mardiyah
Mardiyah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Pleasing to God, one who is well-pleasing”.
| Meaning | Pleasing to God, one who is 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 Mardiyah
Mardiyah renders the Arabic marḍiyya, a feminine adjective meaning 'approved of' or 'well-pleasing'. Its religious weight comes from Surat al-Fajr, where the peaceful soul is described as both pleased with God and pleasing to Him. The spelling with a final -h is popular in Malaysia, Indonesia and West Africa; in Iran and South Asia the same name appears as Marzieh or Marzia.
Is Mardiyah a Muslim name?
Yes. Mardiyah is a Muslim girl's name drawn directly from the Quran's description of the righteous soul.
Is Mardiyah in the Quran?
It comes from 'Return to your Lord, well-pleased and well-pleasing (marḍiyyah)' (Quran 89:28).
Where is the name Mardiyah used?
Common among Muslims in Malaysia, Indonesia, Ghana and Nigeria.
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Spellings and variants of Mardiyah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mardiyah mean?
Mardiyah means 'Pleasing to God, one who is well-pleasing'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Mardiyah a Muslim name?
Yes. Mardiyah is a Muslim girl's name drawn directly from the Quran's description of the righteous soul.
How do you write Mardiyah in Arabic?
Mardiyah is written مرضية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mardiyah?
Mardiyah is pronounced mar-DEE-yah.
Is Mardiyah mentioned in the Quran?
It comes from 'Return to your Lord, well-pleased and well-pleasing (marḍiyyah)' (Quran 89:28).