Riyadh: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Gardens or meadows
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
ree-YAHD

Riyadh is an Arabic boy's name meaning “gardens or meadows”. It appears in our list of 175+ Arabic Baby Boy Names That Are Strong and Full of Meaning.

Meaning & Origin of Riyadh

Meaning: Gardens or meadows.

Origin: Arabic.

How to Pronounce Riyadh

ree-YAHDIPA /riːˈjɑːd/

Popularity of Riyadh

Riyadh doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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