Ridha
Ridha is a Muslim boy name meaning “Contentment, satisfaction, God's pleasure”.
| Meaning | Contentment, satisfaction, God's pleasure |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | رضا |
| Pronunciation | RI-dhah |
| Arabic root | ر ض ي (r-ḍ-y) — to be pleased, content |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ridha
Ridha is a transliteration of Riḍā in which 'dh' represents the Arabic letter ḍād, pronounced like a heavy 'th' in Gulf and Iraqi dialects. It means contentment and approval, above all God's pleasure with His servant. The eighth Shia Imam, ʿAli ibn Musa al-Riḍā, buried in Mashhad, carried this title, and the name is common among both Sunni and Shia Muslims.
Is Ridha a Muslim name?
Yes. Ridha is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning contentment and divine approval.
Is Ridha 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 Ridha used?
Common in Iraq, the Gulf and Tunisia; Reda, Raza and Reza are the regional equivalents.
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Spellings and variants of Ridha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ridha mean?
Ridha means 'Contentment, satisfaction, God's pleasure'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Ridha a Muslim name?
Yes. Ridha is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning contentment and divine approval.
How do you write Ridha in Arabic?
Ridha is written رضا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ridha?
Ridha is pronounced RI-dhah.
Is Ridha mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in the Quran: 'Allah is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him' (Quran 98:8).