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Reza

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Reza
PronunciationPersian: [ɾeˈzɒː]
GenderMale
Language(s)Persian
Origin
Word/nameArabic
MeaningFulfillment, Gratitude, Triumph, Gratification, Delight, Rejoicing
Other names
Variant form(s)Aza
Nickname(s)Aza

Reza (Persian: رضا, romanizedRezâ) is the Persian variant of the Arabic name Rida, which literally means "the fact of being pleased or contented; contentment, approval".[1] It is one of the most widely used names in Iran.

According to Annemarie Schimmel, "riḍā is closely related to shukr"; "shukr" is an Arabic term denoting thankfulness and gratitude.[2] In Islam, rida is interpreted as satisfaction or "perfect contentment with God's will or decree".

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Abu Reza

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Abdolreza

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  • People with the theophoric given name.

Ali Reza

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  • People with the given name, after Ali Reza (765-818), Imam and eight descendant of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.

Gholam Reza

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  • People with the given name, meaning servant of the contented one

Mohammad-Reza

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Reza-ul

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Ur-Reza

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References

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  1. ^ Ed (2012-04-24). "Riḍā". Encyclopaedia of Islam (Second ed.).
  2. ^ Schimmel, A. (1978). "Mystical Dimensions of Islam". Verfassung in Recht und Übersee. 11 (4): 448–450. doi:10.5771/0506-7286-1978-4-448. ISSN 0506-7286.
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