Mardiyya
Mardiyya is a Muslim girl name meaning “One who is pleasing (to God)”.
| Meaning | One who is pleasing (to God) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | مرضية |
| Pronunciation | mar-DEE-yah |
| Arabic root | ر ض ي (r-ḍ-y) — to be pleased, content |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mardiyya
Mardiyya is the Arabic marḍiyya, 'one who is pleasing' or 'accepted with pleasure'. It comes from a famous Quranic verse addressed to the righteous soul at death, which makes the name a prayer for a life that ends in God's pleasure. It is popular among both Hausa and Yoruba Muslims in Nigeria.
Is Mardiyya a Muslim name?
Yes. Mardiyya is a Muslim name taken from the Quran, meaning a soul that is pleasing to God.
Is Mardiyya in the Quran?
The word appears in 'Return to your Lord, well-pleased and pleasing (marḍiyya)' (Quran 89:28).
Where is the name Mardiyya used?
Used in Nigeria and, as Mardhiyah, in Malaysia and Indonesia.
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Spellings and variants of Mardiyya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mardiyya mean?
Mardiyya means 'One who is pleasing (to God)'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Mardiyya a Muslim name?
Yes. Mardiyya is a Muslim name taken from the Quran, meaning a soul that is pleasing to God.
How do you write Mardiyya in Arabic?
Mardiyya is written مرضية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mardiyya?
Mardiyya is pronounced mar-DEE-yah.
Is Mardiyya mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in 'Return to your Lord, well-pleased and pleasing (marḍiyya)' (Quran 89:28).