Raziye
Raziye is a Muslim girl name meaning “Content, satisfied, pleased”.
| Meaning | Content, satisfied, pleased |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Raḍiya |
| Arabic spelling | راضية |
| Pronunciation | rah-zee-YEH |
| Arabic root | ر ض ي (r-ḍ-y) — to be content, pleased |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Raziye
Raziye is the Turkish form of Raḍiya, meaning a woman who is content and well pleased. Turkish renders the Arabic letter ḍād as z, giving Raziye; South Asian forms include Razia. The best-known historical bearer of the name in its Indian form was Razia Sultana, the 13th-century ruler of Delhi.
Is Raziye a Muslim name?
Yes. Raziye is the Turkish version of the Arabic Muslim name Radiya (Razia), meaning 'content and pleased'.
Is Raziye in the Quran?
The form appears in the Quran: 'Return to your Lord, well-pleased and pleasing' (rāḍiyatan marḍiyya) (Quran 89:28).
Where is the name Raziye used?
Used in Turkey, Azerbaijan and the Balkans, mainly by older generations.
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Spellings and variants of Raziye
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raziye mean?
Raziye means 'Content, satisfied, pleased'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Raḍiya.
Is Raziye a Muslim name?
Yes. Raziye is the Turkish version of the Arabic Muslim name Radiya (Razia), meaning 'content and pleased'.
How do you write Raziye in Arabic?
Raziye is written راضية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Raziye?
Raziye is pronounced rah-zee-YEH.
Is Raziye mentioned in the Quran?
The form appears in the Quran: 'Return to your Lord, well-pleased and pleasing' (rāḍiyatan marḍiyya) (Quran 89:28).