Ziya
/ZEE-yah/ Arabic Unisex
Meaning & Origin
Ziya is a Arabic name meaning "Splendor, light". The etymology of Ziya is complex as it appears in several languages. It is most commonly associated with Turkish (meaning light, splendor) and Persian (meaning light, radiance). It also has connections to Arabic and Urdu.
Quick Facts
Language Arabic
Gender Unisex
Phonetic ZEE-yah
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ZEE-yah. Keep the original Arabic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Ziya
- · Ziya Bunyadov - Azerbaijani historian
- · Ziya Gökalp - Turkish sociologist
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