Reza
Reza is a Muslim boy name meaning “Contentment, being pleased with God”.
| Meaning | Contentment, being pleased with God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian form of Arabic Riḍā |
| Arabic spelling | رضا |
| Pronunciation | reh-ZAH |
| Arabic root | ر ض ي (r-ḍ-y) — to be pleased, content |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Reza
Reza is the Persian pronunciation of the Arabic Riḍā, 'contentment' or 'good pleasure', where the Arabic ḍ is pronounced z. It is closely associated with ʿAlī al-Riḍā, the eighth Shia Imam, whose shrine is in Mashhad. The name is extremely common in Iran, often combined as Mohammad-Reza or Ali-Reza.
Is Reza a Muslim name?
Yes. Reza is a Muslim name, the Persian form of Riḍā, and it honours Imam ʿAlī al-Riḍā.
Is Reza in the Quran?
The root appears often in the Quran, as in 'Allah is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him' (Quran 98:8).
Where is the name Reza used?
Very common in Iran and Afghanistan; Raza in Pakistan and Rıza in Turkey; also used in Indonesia.
Gifts with the name Reza
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Reza mean?
Reza means 'Contentment, being pleased with God'. It comes from Persian form of Arabic Riḍā.
Is Reza a Muslim name?
Yes. Reza is a Muslim name, the Persian form of Riḍā, and it honours Imam ʿAlī al-Riḍā.
How do you write Reza in Arabic?
Reza is written رضا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Reza?
Reza is pronounced reh-ZAH.
Is Reza mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears often in the Quran, as in 'Allah is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him' (Quran 98:8).