Zia
Zia is a Muslim boy name meaning “Light, brightness, radiance”.
| Meaning | Light, brightness, radiance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ضياء |
| Pronunciation | zee-YAH |
| Arabic root | ض و ء (ḍ-w-ʾ) — to shine, to give light |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Zia
Zia is the usual South Asian spelling of the Arabic ḍiyāʾ, meaning bright light or radiance. In Urdu and Persian the Arabic letter ḍād is pronounced as a z, which is why the name is written Zia rather than Diya. It is often found in compounds such as Zia-ud-Din ('light of the faith') and Zia-ur-Rahman.
Is Zia a Muslim name?
Yes. Zia is a Muslim name from the Arabic ḍiyāʾ, light, and is especially common in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
Is Zia in the Quran?
The word ḍiyāʾ appears in the Quran: 'It is He who made the sun a shining light' (Quran 10:5).
Where is the name Zia used?
Widely used in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, and as Ziya in Turkey.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zia mean?
Zia means 'Light, brightness, radiance'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Zia a Muslim name?
Yes. Zia is a Muslim name from the Arabic ḍiyāʾ, light, and is especially common in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
How do you write Zia in Arabic?
Zia is written ضياء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zia?
Zia is pronounced zee-YAH.
Is Zia mentioned in the Quran?
The word ḍiyāʾ appears in the Quran: 'It is He who made the sun a shining light' (Quran 10:5).