Reza
Reza is a boys' name of Persian origin meaning “contentment, satisfaction, divine approval.” From the Arabic 'rida' meaning contentment or satisfaction, Reza carries deep spiritual significance — it suggests…
how do you pronounce Reza?
reh-ZAH
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what does Reza mean?
The name Reza means “contentment, satisfaction, divine approval.” It comes from the Persian language tradition.
From the Arabic 'rida' meaning contentment or satisfaction, Reza carries deep spiritual significance — it suggests divine approval and inner peace. Imam Reza is the eighth Shia Imam, and Mashhad's Imam Reza shrine is one of the largest mosques in the world. The name bridges Persian and Arabic traditions.
where does the name Reza come from?
Wiktionary traces Reza to a Persian borrowing of an Arabic root meaning satisfaction or fulfillment, from a verb meaning to be pleased or satisfied. Wikipedia confirms Reza as the Persian variant of the Arabic name Rida, glossed as 'the fact of being pleased or contented; contentment, approval.' Neither source confirms the 'divine approval' sense or the Imam Reza association sometimes cited elsewhere.
the history of Reza
Wikipedia notes Reza is one of the most widely used names in Iran, but gives no further historical detail about the name beyond that.
what are the nicknames and variants of Reza?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Reza?
- Reza Shah Pahlavi (founder of the Pahlavi dynasty)
- Reza Aslan (Iranian-American scholar and author)
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what names go well with Reza?
Sibling names that share Reza's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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