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Rawiya: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“narrator; one who transmits (poetry or hadith)”

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راویہ

رَاوِيَة

Rawiya (راویہ, Arabic رَاوِيَة) is a Muslim girl’s name that means “narrator; one who transmits (poetry or hadith)”. It comes from the Arabic root ر و ي. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ر و ي.

Rawiya at a glance

Meaning: narrator; one who transmits (poetry or hadith)
Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: raa-wi-ya
Syllables: 3
Letters: 6
First letter: R · ر

Meaning of Rawiya

In English: narrator; one who transmits (poetry or hadith)
اردو میں معنی: روایت کرنے والی

Origin and history of Rawiya

Lane gives rāwiyah as a transmitter of poetry or traditions; the word also means one who brings water.

Rootر و ي

How to say and write Rawiya

Say it: raa-wi-ya3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Rawiya
Urdu: راویہ
Original script: رَاوِيَة
Other spellings: Raawiya · Rawiyah
Themes: Knowledge

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Questions about the name Rawiya

What does the name Rawiya mean?

Rawiya means “narrator; one who transmits (poetry or hadith)”. In Urdu: روایت کرنے والی. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Rawiya a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Rawiya is a girl’s name.

Is Rawiya a Muslim name?

Yes. Rawiya is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives rāwiyah as a transmitter of poetry or traditions; the word also means one who brings water.

How do you pronounce Rawiya?

Say it “raa-wi-ya”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Rawiya in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Rawiya is written راویہ. In its original script: رَاوِيَة.

What are other spellings of Rawiya?

Rawiya is also spelled Raawiya, Rawiyah.

Is the meaning of Rawiya verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.