Contentment, Pleasure, Gladness
Pronunciation: /ˈriːzə/
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Riza is a unisex name from Arabic origin meaning "Contentment". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: /ˈriːzə/. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
رضا
رضاء
Source Language
Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
رزا
رضى
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
/ˈriːzə/
IPA
rɪˈzɑː
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Turquoise
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
Ibn Shahr Ashubah's 'Managib al-A'immah' states that Riza was the name of the fourth Imam of the Shia, Hasan al-Askari. He was born in Samarra, Iraq, in 260 AH (873 CE) and passed away in 260 AH (880 CE) during the Abbasid Caliphate. Riza is known for his hidden imamate, as he is believed to have designated his son, Imam Al-Mahdi, as his successor, who subsequently went into hiding and is believed to be living in occultation until the present day.
260 AH (873 CE - 880 CE)
'Al-Fusul al-Muhimmah' by Ibn Babawayh al-Qummhi mentions Riza as the name of the eighth Imam of the Twelver Shia, Muhammad ibn Ali al-Baqir. He was born in Medina, Arabia, around 117 AH (735 CE) and passed away in Kufa, Iraq, in 132 AH (750 CE) during the Umayyad Caliphate. Riza is known for his extensive knowledge of Hadith and Fiqh, and he was a teacher and mentor to his son, Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq, who became the ninth Imam of the Twelver Shia.
117 AH (735 CE - 132 AH (750 CE)
Translations
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Riza
contentment, satisfaction, and pleasing
رضا
رضاء
رزا
رضى
रिज़ा
रिज़ाई
رضا
رضاء
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