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Re: help me find the meaning of this name
Where in the world does your friend live? Most Muslim names are originally from the Arabic language, but their exact form will vary somewhat according to the native language and culture of the particular country. In A Dictionary of Muslim Names by Salahuddin Ahmed, "Razan" and "Razina" are names from the Arabic for "calm, composed, self-possessed"; "Raziya" is a female name that goes back to the Arabic word for "satisfied" or "content", and "Rezwan", "Rizwaan", and "Rizwaana" are from the Arabic for "satisfaction, contentment." PERHAPS Raziyaan is a modification of those names in the local language the parents of the girl your friend liked spoke, but we would have to do more investigation to be sure. :)

This message was edited 6/7/2007, 9:36 AM

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