Ridha
Ridha is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Contentment and God's pleasure”.
| Meaning | Contentment and God's pleasure |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | رضا |
| Pronunciation | RI-dhah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iraq, Gulf States, Tunisia |
Meaning and origin of Ridha
Ridha is a romanised form of Rida, where the 'dh' stands for the Arabic letter dad, which in Gulf and Iraqi speech sounds like a heavy 'th'. The name comes from a root meaning to be pleased and content, and it speaks above all of God being pleased with His servant. Ali ibn Musa al-Rida, the eighth Shia Imam, who is buried in Mashhad, was known by this title. Sunni and Shia families both use it widely.
Is Ridha a Muslim name?
A Muslim name of Arabic origin, Ridha expresses contentment and God's approval, and its root appears in the verse 'Allah is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him' (Quran 98:8).
How popular is Ridha?
Iraq, the Gulf and Tunisia favour Ridha, while Reda, Raza and Reza serve the same role elsewhere.
Gifts with the name Ridha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ridha mean?
Ridha means 'Contentment and God's pleasure'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Ridha a Muslim name?
A Muslim name of Arabic origin, Ridha expresses contentment and God's approval, and its root appears in the verse 'Allah is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him' (Quran 98:8).
How do you pronounce Ridha?
Ridha is pronounced RI-dhah.
Is Ridha a boy or girl name?
Ridha is usually a boy name.