Name Reza Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Reza

Reza is a ♀ girl’s name and a ♂ boy’s name. Reza thus belongs to the gender-neutral unisex names.

What is the origin of the name Reza?

Reza is a Persian variant of the Arabic boy’s name Ridha and a short form of the Czech girl’s name Tereza, which is of Greek origin.

What does the name Reza mean?

Reza means “satisfaction” and “contentment” in Arabic and “from the island Therassia”, “inhabitant of Thera“, but as well “from the island Therassia”, “inhabitant of Thera“, but as well “huntress” (from ancient Greek “thēráō/θηράω” = to hunt or “thēríon/θηρίον” = huntable/wild animal) or “harvester” (from ancient Greek “therizo” = to harvest). Another meaning of Reza is “summer” (from ancient Greek “théros/θέρος”).

Pronunciation of Reza