Raniyah
Raniyah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “One who gazes with delight”.
| Meaning | One who gazes with delight |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | رانية |
| Pronunciation | RAA-nee-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
Meaning and origin of Raniyah
Raniyah adds a closing h to Raniya to mark the Arabic feminine ending. Apart from that detail, it is simply Rania written a different way. It comes from the root r-n-w, which describes looking steadily at something one finds beautiful, so the name can suggest admiration as well as beauty. This spelling is used mostly by Muslim families in English-speaking countries.
Is Raniyah a Muslim name?
Raniyah is an Arabic girl's name and a variant of Rania, chosen by Muslim parents.
How popular is Raniyah?
It is found mostly in the English-speaking Muslim diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raniyah mean?
Raniyah means 'One who gazes with delight'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Raniyah a Muslim name?
Raniyah is an Arabic girl's name and a variant of Rania, chosen by Muslim parents.
How do you pronounce Raniyah?
Raniyah is pronounced RAA-nee-yah.
Is Raniyah a boy or girl name?
Raniyah is usually a girl name.