Reda
Reda is a Muslim boy name meaning “Contentment, approval, God's pleasure”.
| Meaning | Contentment, approval, God's pleasure |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Egyptian and Maghrebi spelling |
| Arabic spelling | رضا |
| Pronunciation | REH-dah |
| Arabic root | ر ض ي (r-ḍ-y) — to be pleased, content |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Reda
Reda is the usual French-influenced spelling of Riḍā in Egypt, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, where the short vowel is heard as 'e'. It means contentment and the good pleasure of God. Riḍwān, the angel guarding Paradise in tradition, shares the same root. Elsewhere the same name appears as Rida, Raza, Reza or Rıza.
Is Reda a Muslim name?
Yes. Reda is a Muslim name, the North African and Egyptian spelling of Arabic Rida, meaning contentment and approval.
Is Reda 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 Reda used?
Very common in Egypt, Morocco and Algeria and among North Africans in France and Belgium.
Gifts with the name Reda
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Reda
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Reda mean?
Reda means 'Contentment, approval, God's pleasure'. It comes from Arabic, Egyptian and Maghrebi spelling.
Is Reda a Muslim name?
Yes. Reda is a Muslim name, the North African and Egyptian spelling of Arabic Rida, meaning contentment and approval.
How do you write Reda in Arabic?
Reda is written رضا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Reda?
Reda is pronounced REH-dah.
Is Reda mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in the Quran: 'Allah is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him' (Quran 98:8).