Raza
Contentment in the divine will — Raza (Arabic riḍā) is the station the Sufis prized above striving: the heart at rest in what God decides, given to a son as settled peace.
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Yes — Raza is a Muslim boy name of Urdu origin, meaning “Contentment in the divine will — Raza (Arabic riḍā) is the station the Sufis prized above striving: the heart at rest in what God decides, given to a son as settled peace.”.
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Meaning & origin
Raza is a boy's name of Urdu origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Contentment in the divine will — Raza (Arabic riḍā) is the station the Sufis prized above striving: the heart at rest in what God decides, given to a son as settled peace." and belongs to the Peace cluster — names meaning calm, serenity, and inner stillness.
Common among Pakistani, Indian, Persian, American, British, Arab families, Raza carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Raza look like?
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See Raza's baby portrait →What does Raza's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Raza resonates in either tradition.
Raza's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Raza's full reading →
Names similar to Raza
If Raza resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Muslim boy names, common in Pakistani families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Muslim boy names from the Peace cluster
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Common questions about Raza
What does the name Raza mean?
Raza means "Contentment in the divine will — Raza (Arabic riḍā) is the station the Sufis prized above striving: the heart at rest in what God decides, given to a son as settled peace.." It is a boy name of Urdu origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Raza a boy or girl name?
Raza is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Raza?
Raza is of Urdu origin, used in Muslim tradition, commonly among Pakistani, Indian, Persian families.
Is Raza a Muslim name?
Yes. Raza is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Urdu origin.
What does Raza mean in Urdu?
Raza originates from Urdu, where it means "Contentment in the divine will — Raza (Arabic riḍā) is the station the Sufis prized above striving: the heart at rest in what God decides, given to a son as settled peace.."
What is the numerology of Raza?
Raza has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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