Is Riyadh an Arabic name? What does it mean? Read on to find out more, including the meaning of the name Riyadh, its origin, pronunciation and if relevant, popularity.
What does Riyadh mean in Arabic?
Riyadh means gardens.
It originates from the Arabic root word ر-و-ض (R W DH).
Riyadh is the plural form of the Arabic word ‘Rawdha’. The capital city of Saudi Arabia is called Riyadh – a reflection of how historically the city used to be green, fertile and used for farming dates in particular.
Riyadh is a male name.
How to write Riyadh in Arabic:
Riyadh is written as رياض
How to pronounce Riyadh:
Riyadh is pronounced Ree-yaa-DH.
Spelling variations of Riyadh
Riyaadh, Riyad, Riyaad, Riyaz, Reyadh, Reyad, Reyaz, RIad, Ryad, Riaz, Ryaz