رياض

Riad

boyArabic

Riad is a Muslim boy name meaning “Gardens”.

MeaningGardens
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingرياض
Pronunciationree-YAHD
Arabic rootر و ض (r-w-ḍ) — garden, meadow
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Riad

Riad is a spelling of Riyāḍ, gardens, the plural of rawḍa. The word is also the name of the Saudi capital and of the traditional Moroccan courtyard house with a garden. As a boy's name it is common in Algeria, Tunisia, Lebanon and Egypt.

Is Riad a Muslim name?

Yes. Riad is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'gardens'.

Where is the name Riad used?

Common in Algeria, Tunisia, Lebanon and Egypt.

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Spellings and variants of Riad

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Riad mean?

Riad means 'Gardens'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Riad a Muslim name?

Yes. Riad is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'gardens'.

How do you write Riad in Arabic?

Riad is written رياض in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Riad?

Riad is pronounced ree-YAHD.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.