Indian name meaning
Riyaz
♂ BoyRi·yaz · 2 syllables
Practice; devotion; a garden
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
Based on how often the name appears in Indian public population records. Newer, trend-driven names can rank low here even when they’re popular for today’s newborns.
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
The letters of Riyaz add up to 12, which reduces to 3.
About the name Riyaz
Riyaz is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Practice; devotion; a garden.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Riyaz has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Riyaz mean?
Riyaz means “Practice; devotion; a garden.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Riyaz a boy or a girl name?
Riyaz is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Riyaz?
Riyaz is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
What is the numerology number of the name Riyaz?
In the Chaldean system, Riyaz has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
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