Raza
Raza is a Muslim boy name meaning “Contentment, God's good pleasure”.
| Meaning | Contentment, God's good pleasure |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Urdu / Persian pronunciation |
| Arabic spelling | رضا |
| Pronunciation | RAH-zah |
| Arabic root | ر ض ي (r-ḍ-y) — to be pleased, content |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Raza
Raza is the Urdu and Persian pronunciation of the Arabic Riḍā, because the Arabic letter ḍ is spoken as 'z' in those languages. It means contentment and acceptance, especially being pleased with God and earning His pleasure. It is closely associated with Imam ʿAli al-Riḍā, the eighth Imam of the Twelver Shia, and it also appears often as a surname in Pakistan.
Is Raza a Muslim name?
Yes. Raza is a Muslim name, the South Asian form of Arabic Rida. It is very common in Pakistan and India.
Is Raza in the Quran?
Its root appears in the Quran: 'Allah is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him' (Quran 98:8).
Where is the name Raza used?
Very common as a first name and surname among Sunni and Shia Muslims in Pakistan and India.
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Spellings and variants of Raza
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raza mean?
Raza means 'Contentment, God's good pleasure'. It comes from Arabic, Urdu / Persian pronunciation.
Is Raza a Muslim name?
Yes. Raza is a Muslim name, the South Asian form of Arabic Rida. It is very common in Pakistan and India.
How do you write Raza in Arabic?
Raza is written رضا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Raza?
Raza is pronounced RAH-zah.
Is Raza mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in the Quran: 'Allah is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him' (Quran 98:8).