Rida
Rida is a Muslim girl name meaning “Contentment, good pleasure”.
| Meaning | Contentment, good pleasure |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | رضا |
| Pronunciation | ri-DAH |
| Arabic root | ر ض ي (r-ḍ-y) — to be pleased, content |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rida
Rida is the Arabic riḍā, contentment and acceptance of God's decree, also the pleasure of God with His servant. In the Arab world it is mostly a boy's name (Rida, Ridha), but in Pakistan and India it is widely given to girls, pronounced Rida. It is the same word as the Persian Reza.
Is Rida a Muslim name?
Yes. Rida is a Muslim name meaning contentment and divine pleasure, a key idea in Islamic spirituality.
Is Rida in the Quran?
The root appears in the Quran: 'Allah is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him' (Quran 98:8).
Where is the name Rida used?
A popular girls' name in Pakistan and India; a boys' name (Reda, Ridha) in North Africa and the Levant.
Gifts with the name Rida
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Spellings and variants of Rida
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rida mean?
Rida means 'Contentment, good pleasure'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Rida a Muslim name?
Yes. Rida is a Muslim name meaning contentment and divine pleasure, a key idea in Islamic spirituality.
How do you write Rida in Arabic?
Rida is written رضا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rida?
Rida is pronounced ri-DAH.
Is Rida mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in the Quran: 'Allah is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him' (Quran 98:8).