Sariyah
Sariyah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Night cloud; pillar or mast”.
| Meaning | Night cloud; pillar or mast |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | سارية |
| Pronunciation | SAH-ree-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Levant, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Sariyah
Sariyah, also written Sariya, has two classical meanings: a cloud that arrives by night, and a column or a ship's mast. Its root s-r-y means to travel by night. As a man's name it belonged to the Companion Sāriya ibn Zunaym; according to a famous report, ʿUmar ibn al-Khattab once cried out to him from afar, 'Ya Sariya, al-jabal!', meaning O Sariya, the mountain! Nowadays girls receive it far more often than boys.
Is Sariyah a Muslim name?
Sariyah is an Arabic Muslim name that was also borne by a Companion of the Prophet ﷺ.
How popular is Sariyah?
Families in the Gulf, the Levant and South Asia use it, chiefly for daughters.
Gifts with the name Sariyah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sariyah mean?
Sariyah means 'Night cloud; pillar or mast'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Sariyah a Muslim name?
Sariyah is an Arabic Muslim name that was also borne by a Companion of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you pronounce Sariyah?
Sariyah is pronounced SAH-ree-yah.
Is Sariyah a boy or girl name?
Sariyah is usually a girl name.