Rıza
Rıza is a Muslim boy name meaning “Contentment, consent, God's pleasure”.
| Meaning | Contentment, consent, God's pleasure |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish / Persian form |
| Arabic spelling | رضا |
| Pronunciation | ri-ZAH |
| Arabic root | ر ض ي (r-ḍ-y) — to be pleased, content |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rıza
Riza (Turkish Rıza) is the Turkish, Balkan and Persian form of Arabic Riḍā, with the ḍ pronounced as 'z'. It means contentment and consent, in particular being pleased with God's decree. Rıza was a very common Ottoman name and remains popular in Turkey and Bosnia; Reza is the Iranian equivalent.
Is Rıza a Muslim name?
Yes. Riza is a Muslim name, the Turkish and Persian form of Arabic Rida meaning contentment.
Is Rıza 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 Rıza used?
Common in Turkey, Bosnia and Kosovo; Reza is used in Iran and Afghanistan.
Gifts with the name Rıza
- Rıza name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Rıza baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Rıza
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rıza mean?
Rıza means 'Contentment, consent, God's pleasure'. It comes from Arabic, Turkish / Persian form.
Is Rıza a Muslim name?
Yes. Riza is a Muslim name, the Turkish and Persian form of Arabic Rida meaning contentment.
How do you write Rıza in Arabic?
Rıza is written رضا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rıza?
Rıza is pronounced ri-ZAH.
Is Rıza mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in the Quran: 'Allah is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him' (Quran 98:8).