Ziaullah
Ziaullah is a Muslim boy name meaning “Light of God”.
| Meaning | Light of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ضياء الله |
| Pronunciation | zee-AH-oo-lah |
| Arabic root | ض و ء (ḍ-w-ʾ) — light, brightness |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ziaullah
Ziaullah joins ḍiyāʾ (radiant light) with Allāh, meaning 'light of God' or 'light from God'. In Afghan and South Asian pronunciation the ḍād is spoken as 'z', giving Zia. Compound names with -ullah are especially typical of Afghanistan and Pakistan's Pashtun regions. Related names include Ziauddin and Ziaur Rahman.
Is Ziaullah a Muslim name?
Yes. Ziaullah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning light of God, common in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Is Ziaullah in the Quran?
The word ḍiyāʾ appears in 'It is He who made the sun a shining light (ḍiyāʾan)' (Quran 10:5).
Where is the name Ziaullah used?
Common in Afghanistan and among Pashtuns in Pakistan.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ziaullah mean?
Ziaullah means 'Light of God'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Ziaullah a Muslim name?
Yes. Ziaullah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning light of God, common in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
How do you write Ziaullah in Arabic?
Ziaullah is written ضياء الله in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ziaullah?
Ziaullah is pronounced zee-AH-oo-lah.
Is Ziaullah mentioned in the Quran?
The word ḍiyāʾ appears in 'It is He who made the sun a shining light (ḍiyāʾan)' (Quran 10:5).