Boy name
Reza name meaning
“contentment, approval, acceptance”
Reza means contentment, approval, or acceptance. It is the Persian form of a name derived from Arabic riḍā and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Its Turkish counterpart is Rıza, offering a clear example of the same source name taking different forms across languages.
What does Reza mean?
Contentment, approval, acceptance
In Turkish: hoşnutluk, kabul, razı olma
Reza belongs to the same name family as Rıza and Rida. Its meaning includes acceptance, contentment and approval. The epithet of Ali al-Rida provides a prominent historical religious association; Persian pronunciation and spelling traditions explain the difference between Reza and the Turkish form Rıza.
Origin of the name Reza
Reza is the Persian form of a name derived from Arabic riḍā, meaning contentment or approval. The corresponding Turkish form is Rıza.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Reza
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾeza/ |
| Arabic | رضا |
Is Reza a boy’s name?
Yes, Reza is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Reza does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Reza
Names with related meanings
- Süleyman♂A name associated with peace and well-being
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Barış♂Peace, reconciliation, and harmony
- Sefa♂Ease of mind
- Rıza♂Consent
- Aram♂Calm, peaceful, tranquil
- Kâzım♂One who restrains anger
- Hilmi♂Relating to forbearance and gentleness
- Salim♂Healthy, safe, unharmed
- Selman♂Safe, sound, unharmed
- Tekin♂Prince
- Nuh♂Rest, repose
FAQ about the name Reza
What is the meaning of Reza?
Reza means “contentment, approval, acceptance”. Reza is the Persian form of a name derived from Arabic riḍā, meaning contentment or approval. The corresponding Turkish form is Rıza.
Is Reza a boy’s name?
Yes, Reza is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Reza in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Reza nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Reza?
Reza is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Reza have?
Reza has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Reza?
Reza does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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