Raniya
Raniya is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “One who gazes; beautiful to see”.
| Meaning | One who gazes; beautiful to see |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | رانية |
| Pronunciation | RAA-nee-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Raniya
Raniya is a spelling of Rāniya that makes the y sound in the Arabic easier to hear. It is identical in meaning to Rania and comes from the root r-n-w, to gaze with delight. This version is a particular favourite in Britain, India and Pakistan. Some families there also connect it with the Hindi word rani, queen, but the Arabic name has no link to it.
Is Raniya a Muslim name?
Raniya is an Arabic girl's name, a spelling of Rania, widely used by Muslims.
How popular is Raniya?
It is a favourite among South Asian Muslims and in the diaspora.
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Spellings and variants of Raniya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raniya mean?
Raniya means 'One who gazes; beautiful to see'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Raniya a Muslim name?
Raniya is an Arabic girl's name, a spelling of Rania, widely used by Muslims.
How do you pronounce Raniya?
Raniya is pronounced RAA-nee-yah.
Is Raniya a boy or girl name?
Raniya is usually a girl name.