Badriah
Badriah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Malay spelling origin, meaning “Like the full moon”.
| Meaning | Like the full moon |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Malay spelling |
| Written as | بدرية |
| Pronunciation | bud-REE-ah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei |
Meaning and origin of Badriah
Badriah is the Malay and Indonesian way of writing the Arabic Badriyya. It is made from badr, the full moon, plus the adjective ending -iyya, so it means 'moon-like'. The name pictures someone as bright and lovely as the moon on its fullest night. The -ah ending follows the standard Malaysian and Indonesian practice for romanising the Arabic tāʾ marbūṭa, and Badriyah and Badriya are close variants.
Is Badriah a Muslim name?
Badriah is the Malay spelling of the Arabic Badriyya, used by Muslim families in Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei.
How popular is Badriah?
It is mainly used in Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei.
Gifts with the name Badriah
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Spellings and variants of Badriah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Badriah mean?
Badriah means 'Like the full moon'. It is of Arabic, Malay spelling origin.
Is Badriah a Muslim name?
Badriah is the Malay spelling of the Arabic Badriyya, used by Muslim families in Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei.
How do you pronounce Badriah?
Badriah is pronounced bud-REE-ah.
Is Badriah a boy or girl name?
Badriah is usually a girl name.