Raziya
Raziya is a Muslim girl name meaning “Content, satisfied, pleased (with God)”.
| Meaning | Content, satisfied, pleased (with God) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Persian / Urdu pronunciation |
| Arabic spelling | رضیہ |
| Pronunciation | RAH-zee-yah |
| Arabic root | ر ض و (r-ḍ-w) — to be pleased, content |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Raziya
Raziya is the Persian and Urdu pronunciation of Rāḍiya, 'one who is content'. In these languages the Arabic ḍ is pronounced 'z'. The name is famous through Raziya Sultana, who ruled the Delhi Sultanate in the 13th century as one of the few female monarchs of the Muslim world.
Is Raziya a Muslim name?
Yes. Raziya is a Muslim name meaning 'content', a form of the Arabic Rāḍiya.
Is Raziya in the Quran?
The root appears in 'Return to your Lord, well-pleased (rāḍiyah) and well-pleasing' (Quran 89:28).
Where is the name Raziya used?
Used in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
Gifts with the name Raziya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raziya mean?
Raziya means 'Content, satisfied, pleased (with God)'. It comes from Arabic, Persian / Urdu pronunciation.
Is Raziya a Muslim name?
Yes. Raziya is a Muslim name meaning 'content', a form of the Arabic Rāḍiya.
How do you write Raziya in Arabic?
Raziya is written رضیہ in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Raziya?
Raziya is pronounced RAH-zee-yah.
Is Raziya mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'Return to your Lord, well-pleased (rāḍiyah) and well-pleasing' (Quran 89:28).