Razi
Fact sheet
- Name
- Razi
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Razi is a male first name of Arabic origin and represents a Turkish variant of Riza. The meaning of the name is 'the happy one' or 'the understanding one'.
What does the name Razi mean?
The name Razi, an Arabic form of the first name Riza, carries the meanings 'the happy one' and 'the understanding one'. It is derived from the Arabic word rāḍin (راضي), which means 'content', 'happy', 'willing', and 'ready'. In Hebrew, however, Razi is associated with 'my secret', derived from the Hebrew term raz (רזי).
Where does the name Razi come from?
The origin of the name Razi is Arabic and means 'the happy one'.
How do you pronounce Razi?
Razi is pronounced like 'Rasi', with an emphasized 'a'.
Popularity
In Germany, Razi is a rather rare first name. In 2016, it ranked 4,252nd in the list of the most common male first names. Over the last ten years, the name has been given less than ten times, which catapulted it to 8,008th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it is ranked 9,767th.
Famous people
- Ayatollah Sayyed Razi Shirazi (philosopher from Iraq)
- Fahrul Razi bin Kamaruddin (football player from Malaysia)
- Razi Abedi (writer from Pakistan)
- Razi Canikligil (writer)
- Razi Hirmandi (Iranian writer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Razi
Where does the name Razi come from?
The name Razi has Arabic roots and is also used in Hebrew and Kurdish languages.
What does the name Razi mean?
Razi means 'the happy one' and is derived from the Arabic word rāḍin, which means 'content' and 'willing'. In Hebrew, it is associated with 'my secret'.
How popular is the name Razi?
The popularity of the name Razi varies by region, but it is widely used in Arabic-speaking countries and among Kurdish communities.