Mardhiyah
Mardhiyah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Malay spelling origin, meaning “One with whom God is pleased”.
| Meaning | One with whom God is pleased |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Malay spelling |
| Written as | مرضية |
| Pronunciation | mar-dhee-YAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, Indonesia |
Meaning and origin of Mardhiyah
Mardhiyah is how Malaysians and Indonesians spell Marḍiyya, using 'dh' for the Arabic letter ḍād. Its root, r-ḍ-y, means to be pleased or content, and the word describes a soul that God is pleased with. It is drawn from the closing lines of Surah al-Fajr, where the righteous soul is welcomed home. In Malaysia many girls receive the double name Radhiah Mardhiah, echoing that passage.
Is Mardhiyah a Muslim name?
Mardhiyah comes straight from the Quran and describes a soul that has won God's pleasure. The righteous soul is told: 'Return to your Lord, well-pleased and pleasing (marḍiyyah)' (Quran 89:28).
How popular is Mardhiyah?
Popular in Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei.
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Spellings and variants of Mardhiyah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mardhiyah mean?
Mardhiyah means 'One with whom God is pleased'. It is of Arabic, Malay spelling origin.
Is Mardhiyah a Muslim name?
Mardhiyah comes straight from the Quran and describes a soul that has won God's pleasure. The righteous soul is told: 'Return to your Lord, well-pleased and pleasing (marḍiyyah)' (Quran 89:28).
How do you pronounce Mardhiyah?
Mardhiyah is pronounced mar-dhee-YAH.
Is Mardhiyah a boy or girl name?
Mardhiyah is usually a girl name.