Ziya
Ziya is a Muslim boy name meaning “Light, radiance”.
| Meaning | Light, radiance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Turkish / Persian form of Arabic Ḍiyāʾ |
| Arabic spelling | ضياء |
| Pronunciation | zee-YAH |
| Arabic root | ض و ء (ḍ-w-ʾ) — light, to shine |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ziya
Ziya is the Turkish and Persian form of the Arabic Ḍiyāʾ, meaning light or brightness. In these languages the Arabic ḍ is pronounced z. In Turkey Ziya is a classic boys' name, borne by the thinker Ziya Gökalp, and it often appears in compounds such as Ziyaeddin, 'light of the faith'.
Is Ziya a Muslim name?
Yes. Ziya is a Muslim name, the Turkish and Persian form of the Arabic Diya, meaning light.
Is Ziya in the Quran?
'It is He who made the sun a shining light (ḍiyāʾ)' (Quran 10:5).
Where is the name Ziya used?
Common in Turkey and Azerbaijan; in Pakistan and India it is usually spelled Zia.
Gifts with the name Ziya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ziya mean?
Ziya means 'Light, radiance'. It comes from Turkish / Persian form of Arabic Ḍiyāʾ.
Is Ziya a Muslim name?
Yes. Ziya is a Muslim name, the Turkish and Persian form of the Arabic Diya, meaning light.
How do you write Ziya in Arabic?
Ziya is written ضياء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ziya?
Ziya is pronounced zee-YAH.
Is Ziya mentioned in the Quran?
'It is He who made the sun a shining light (ḍiyāʾ)' (Quran 10:5).