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Reya

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Meaning

Grace

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ريا
Urdu ریہ
Persian ریا
Bengali রেয়া
Indonesian Rey
Pashto رییا

Alternate Spellings

Reya is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Arabic roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Grace', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Reya, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ر-و-ي (r-w-y, 'to be well-watered, quenched'). Reya means 'well-watered, thirst-quenched' - a variant of Rayya.

Islamic Significance

Giving is put beyond counting in the Quran: he gave you from all you asked of him, and if you counted the favour of God you could not enumerate it (14:34).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.