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Badriya

Girl name · Arabic

Meaninglike the full moon · Arabic

Badriya is an Arabic girl name meaning “like the full moon”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Badriya would score 13 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Badriya

Badriya is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “like the full moon”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Badriya at school.

Origin:Arabic names

Other spellings of Badriya

Girl name: Badria

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Questions about the name Badriya

What does the name Badriya mean?

Badriya means “like the full moon” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “moon” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Luna (“moon”), Selena (“moon”), Aylin (“moon halo”) and Selene (“moon”).

What is the origin of the name Badriya?

Badriya is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Badriya a boy or girl name?

Badriya is a girl name.

What names are similar to Badriya?

If you like Badriya, you might also like Badria, Luna, Selena, Aylin and Selene. Badria is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Badriya?

Badriya is an Arabic girl name meaning “like the full moon”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.