Razia
Razia is a Muslim girl name meaning “Content, pleased, satisfied”.
| Meaning | Content, pleased, satisfied |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Persian/Urdu pronunciation |
| Arabic spelling | رضیہ |
| Pronunciation | RAH-zee-yah |
| Arabic root | ر ض ي (r-ḍ-y) — to be pleased, content |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Razia
Razia is the Persian and Urdu pronunciation of the Arabic Rāḍiya, 'content, well-pleased', with ḍ pronounced as z. Its best-known bearer is Razia Sultana, who ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1236 to 1240 and was one of very few women to rule in medieval India.
Is Razia a Muslim name?
Yes. Razia is a Muslim name from the Arabic Radiya, meaning content and pleased, a quality the Quran praises in the believing soul.
Is Razia in the Quran?
The feminine form appears in the Quran: 'Return to your Lord, well-pleased and pleasing' (Quran 89:28).
Where is the name Razia used?
Common in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Afghanistan; Radhia in Tunisia and Raziye in Turkey.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Razia mean?
Razia means 'Content, pleased, satisfied'. It comes from Arabic, Persian/Urdu pronunciation.
Is Razia a Muslim name?
Yes. Razia is a Muslim name from the Arabic Radiya, meaning content and pleased, a quality the Quran praises in the believing soul.
How do you write Razia in Arabic?
Razia is written رضیہ in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Razia?
Razia is pronounced RAH-zee-yah.
Is Razia mentioned in the Quran?
The feminine form appears in the Quran: 'Return to your Lord, well-pleased and pleasing' (Quran 89:28).