Ridha

Meaning of Ridha

Ridha, a unisex name of Arabic origin derived from the root r-d-h-y (‘contentment’), evokes a sense of quiet fulfillment. Pronounced reed-HAH (/riːd.ha/), it enjoys use across Arabic-speaking and Persian communities, often associated with the veneration of Imam Ali al-Ridha at his shrine in Mashhad. In the United States, Ridha’s presence is understated yet consistent—hovering between five and seven births per year and ranking in the low 900s since 2010—like a gentle undercurrent beneath more boisterous naming trends. Not exactly topping popularity charts, Ridha’s rarity may well be part of its charm, offering a name that conveys inner harmony over loud acclaim.

Pronunciation

Arabic

• Pronunced as reed-HAH (/riːd.ha/)

• Rida
• Ridhima
• Ridwan
• Ridhika
• Ridaa
• Ridhi
• Ridhwaan