About the Name Ridha – Islamic Meaning & Origin
Ridha is a Muslim boy name of arabic origin, meaning "Contentment, Satisfaction, Approval". This name is widely chosen by Muslim parents in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and across the Arab world.
The name Ridha starts with the letter "R" and carries a beautiful Islamic meaning reflecting the values of faith, virtue, and righteousness central to Muslim culture.
"On the Day of Resurrection, you will be called by your names and the names of your fathers, so have good names."
— Abu DawudRidha Name Meaning in English, Urdu & Arabic
Explore the available spelling and meaning of this name in English, Urdu, and Arabic.
Ridha Meaning in English
EnglishRidha
Ridha (also spelled Rida) is an Arabic name meaning 'contentment', 'satisfaction', 'approval', or 'the fact of being pleased' [citation:8]. It is derived from the Arabic root 'r-d-y' which signifies pleasure, satisfaction, and acceptance. In Islamic theology, 'rida' is closely related to 'shukr' (thankfulness) and represents a high spiritual station of being pleased with Allah's decree [citation:8]. The name is used widely by Arab Christians and Druze as well as Muslims. The Iranian Persian version is Reza, the Turkish version is Rıza, and the Urdu version is Raza [citation:8].
Ridha Meaning in Urdu
اردورضا
رضا عربی نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'اطمینان' یا 'رضامندی' [citation:8]۔ یہ عربی جڑ 'ر ض ی' سے ماخوذ ہے جو خوشی اور قبولیت کی علامت ہے۔ اسلامی الہیات میں 'رضا' کا تعلق 'شکر' سے ہے اور یہ اللہ کی مشیت سے خوش ہونے کی ایک اعلیٰ روحانی حالت کی نمائندگی کرتا ہے [citation:8]۔
Ridha Meaning in Arabic
العربيةرِضَا
رضا اسم عربي يعني 'الرضا' أو 'القبول' أو 'السرور' [citation:8]. مشتق من الجذر العربي 'ر ض ي' الذي يدل على السرور والرضا. في اللاهوت الإسلامي، 'الرضا' مرتبط بالشكر ويمثل منزلة روحية عالية للرضا بقضاء الله [citation:8].
Famous Personalities Named Ridha
Rashid Rida
Islamic Scholarship
Syrian Islamic scholar (1865-1935), known for his reformist ideas and work on Quranic exegesis [citation:8].
Reda Kateb
Acting
French actor (born 1977), known for his roles in 'The Prophet' and 'A Prophet' [citation:8].
Redha Malek
Politics
Algerian former Prime Minister (1931-2017), known for his role in Algerian politics [citation:8].
Islamic Ruling for Ridha
✓ permissibleRidha is a Quranic-based name with beautiful meanings of contentment and divine approval.
Scholar Consensus: agreed
Ridha Name Compatibility
Frequently Asked Questions About Ridha
What is the meaning of the name Ridha?
Ridha (رِضَا) is a Muslim boy name that means "Contentment, Satisfaction, Approval". Ridha (also spelled Rida) is an Arabic name meaning 'contentment', 'satisfaction', 'approval', or 'the fact of being pleased' [citation:8]. It is derived from the Arabic root 'r-d-y' which signifies pleasure, satisfaction, and acceptance. In Islamic theology, 'rida' is closely related to 'shukr' (thankfulness) and represents a high spiritual station of being pleased with Allah's decree [citation:8]. The name is used widely by Arab Christians and Druze as well as Muslims. The Iranian Persian version is Reza, the Turkish version is Rıza, and the Urdu version is Raza [citation:8].
What is the meaning of Ridha in Urdu?
The recorded Urdu spelling of Ridha is "رضا". The listed meaning is "Contentment, Satisfaction, Approval".
What is the meaning of Ridha in Arabic?
The recorded Arabic spelling of Ridha is "رِضَا". The listed meaning is "Contentment, Satisfaction, Approval".
Is Ridha a good Islamic name?
Ridha is listed as "permissible" in the available ruling information. Ridha is a Quranic-based name with beautiful meanings of contentment and divine approval.
Is Ridha a boy name or a girl name?
Ridha is classified as a boy's name in the available information.
Is Ridha mentioned in the Quran?
No Quranic reference is currently recorded for Ridha in our database. This does not establish whether the name or a related word appears in the Quran.