Rijad
Rijad is a Muslim boy name meaning “Gardens, meadows”.
| Meaning | Gardens, meadows |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Bosnian form of Arabic Riyāḍ |
| Arabic spelling | رياض |
| Pronunciation | REE-yahd |
| Arabic root | ر و ض (r-w-ḍ) — garden, meadow |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rijad
Rijad is the Bosnian spelling of Arabic Riyāḍ, the plural of rawḍa (garden, meadow), and so means 'gardens'. Bosnian writes the y sound as j. It is the same word as the name of Saudi Arabia's capital. In Islamic usage rawḍa also recalls the Rawḍa in the Prophet's ﷺ Mosque in Madinah.
Is Rijad a Muslim name?
Yes. Rijad is a Bosniak Muslim name, the local form of Riyad meaning gardens.
Is Rijad in the Quran?
The singular root appears in 'in the flowering meadows of the gardens' (Quran 42:22).
Where is the name Rijad used?
Common among younger Bosniaks; Riad and Riyad are used in the Arab world.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rijad mean?
Rijad means 'Gardens, meadows'. It comes from Bosnian form of Arabic Riyāḍ.
Is Rijad a Muslim name?
Yes. Rijad is a Bosniak Muslim name, the local form of Riyad meaning gardens.
How do you write Rijad in Arabic?
Rijad is written رياض in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rijad?
Rijad is pronounced REE-yahd.
Is Rijad mentioned in the Quran?
The singular root appears in 'in the flowering meadows of the gardens' (Quran 42:22).