Riya

In Arabic: رَيّا

A pleasant breeze/light wind in use, implying light movement and inner purity.

الرِّيحُ الطيبة أو نسيمٌ لطيف في الاستعمال، ويُقصد به خفّة الحركة ونقاء النفس

  • Girl name
  • Nature
  • Virtue
  • Short
  • Strong sound
  • Common
  • Gulf

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As a child

  • Called at home

    رَيّا, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

As an adult

  • Professional intro

    Pleased to meet you, I'm رَيّا.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Riya mean?
A pleasant breeze/light wind in use, implying light movement and inner purity.
Is Riya a boy or a girl name?
Riya is a girl name.
How is Riya written in English?
Riya in Arabic: رَيّا.
Does Riya fit the father's name?
Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.

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