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Raziah
Pronounced rah-ZEE-ah /rɑˈziː.ɑ/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Arabic Raziya/Radiya, 'content; satisfied; well-pleased'. The name is carried in history by Razia Sultana, the thirteenth-century ruler of Delhi and one of the few women to rule the sultanate in her own right.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Raziah is a spelling of Arabic Raziya (also Radiya), 'content; well-pleased'. Its most famous bearer is Razia Sultana, the thirteenth-century ruler of Delhi. The name remains established across the Muslim world, and rare in the U.S. (said 'rah-ZEE-ah').
It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare here, historic, and dignified.
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What does the name Raziah mean?
Raziah spells Arabic Raziya, meaning 'content; satisfied; well-pleased'.
How do you pronounce Raziah?
It's said rah-ZEE-ah /rɑˈziː.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Raziah a boy or girl name?
Raziah is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Raziah?
Raziah is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.