Names Zia

Zia

Found 9 entry about "Zia"

Gender

Male (Masculine | Boy)

Usage/Origins

Arabic

Meaning

Light, splendor, radiance

Scripts(How to write)

In Arabic, Zia is written as ضياء.
ضياء(Arabic)

Pronunciation

Zee-ah
dee-YA

Popularity

Zia is not a common name but has been gaining popularity in recent years. It is most commonly used in countries such as Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.

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Zia Name meanings & History

Light, splendor, radiance. Alternate transcription of Arabic ضياء (see Ziya). Zia is a beautiful name that can be given to both boys and girls. It is most commonly used as a first name and is gaining popularity in many countries around the world.

Zodiac Sign of Zia: Zigzag Pisces

Synonyms of Zia:

Z: Zen,Zodiac,Zombie,Zigzag,Zany

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

A: Action,Ambitious,Argumentative,Angry,Assertive,Aggressive

Zia is:

a Class name
a Informal name
a Modern name
a Refined name
a Simple name
a Strange name
a Strong name
a Upper name
a Youthful name

Famous People

Famous people named Zia include Ziauddin Yousafzai (father of Malala Yousafzai), Zia Farooqi (Pakistani diplomat), Zia Mohyeddin (Pakistani actor), and Ziaur Rahman (former President of Bangladesh).

2.) Zia (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: The name Zia means "light" or "splendor" in Arabic. It can also mean "uncle" in Italian or "Aunt" in Swahili.

Scripts: זִ֫יעַ(Ancient Hebrew)
ضياء (Arabic)

Pronunciation: ZEE-uh (English) or zy-ah (Arabic)
ZEE-ə(English)

Description: The name Zia means "light" or "splendor" in Arabic. It can also mean "uncle" in Italian or "Aunt" in Swahili. Possibly means "sweat, swelling" in Hebrew. Hebrew name of a man mentioned in the Old Testament, 1 Chronicles 5:13, in a genealogical list. This 'has been used as a first name in Britain since the 1960s, but is likely to be mistaken for a girl's name' (Dunkling & Gosling, 1986). It was used for the central character in the film 'Wristcutters: A Love Story' (2006), which was based on a short story by Israeli writer Etgar Keret (1967-). The name Zia is used worldwide, but it is more common in Arab-speaking countries. It has also become more popular in Western countries, particularly among parents who are looking for unique and exotic names for their children.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Zia include Zia Mahmood, a Pakistani bridge player, and Zia Mohyeddin, a Pakistani actor, writer, and broadcaster.

3.) Zia (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Zia has multiple meanings that include 'light', 'splendor', 'brilliance', and 'glow'. It is also the name of an ancient Persian king.

Scripts: זִ֫יעַ(Ancient Hebrew)
ضياء

Pronunciation: ZEE-uh
ZEE-ə(English)

Description: Zia has multiple meanings that include 'light', 'splendor', 'brilliance', and 'glow'. It is also the name of an ancient Persian king. Possibly means "sweat, swelling" in Hebrew. Hebrew name of a man mentioned in the Old Testament, 1 Chronicles 5:13, in a genealogical list. This 'has been used as a first name in Britain since the 1960s, but is likely to be mistaken for a girl's name' (Dunkling & Gosling, 1986). It was used for the central character in the film 'Wristcutters: A Love Story' (2006), which was based on a short story by Israeli writer Etgar Keret (1967-). Zia is a popular name in Muslim cultures and has been given to babies in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and other Middle Eastern countries. It is also used in countries such as the United States, Australia, and Canada.

Famous People

Some of the notable people with the name Zia include Zia Haider Rahman (British Bangladeshi Novelist), Zia Farooqi (Pakistani visual artist), and Zia Mohyeddin (Pakistani actor).

4.) Zia (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Radiance, Light

Scripts: זִ֫יעַ(Ancient Hebrew)
ضياء

Pronunciation: ZEE-uh
ZEE-ə(English)

Description: Radiance, Light. Possibly means "sweat, swelling" in Hebrew. Hebrew name of a man mentioned in the Old Testament, 1 Chronicles 5:13, in a genealogical list. This 'has been used as a first name in Britain since the 1960s, but is likely to be mistaken for a girl's name' (Dunkling & Gosling, 1986). It was used for the central character in the film 'Wristcutters: A Love Story' (2006), which was based on a short story by Israeli writer Etgar Keret (1967-). Zia is used as a given name for girls in Arabic-speaking countries and Muslim communities around the world. It can also be used as a surname or a nickname.

Famous People

Ziauddin Yousafzai, Pakistani education activist and father of Malala Yousafzai

5.) Zia (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) in motion

Other Forms: Zeah, Ziah

6.) Zia (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: "light", "splendor", "radiance"

Scripts: זִ֫יעַ(Ancient Hebrew)
ضياء

Pronunciation: ZEE-ah
ZEE-ə(English)

Description: "light", "splendor", "radiance". Possibly means "sweat, swelling" in Hebrew. Hebrew name of a man mentioned in the Old Testament, 1 Chronicles 5:13, in a genealogical list. This 'has been used as a first name in Britain since the 1960s, but is likely to be mistaken for a girl's name' (Dunkling & Gosling, 1986). It was used for the central character in the film 'Wristcutters: A Love Story' (2006), which was based on a short story by Israeli writer Etgar Keret (1967-). Zia is a unisex name that can be used for both boys and girls. It is often used in Arabic-speaking countries, but it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world.