Badriya

Badriya is the feminine form of the Arabic name Badr and means 'the full moon.' Its origin lies in the Arabic word badr (بدر), which stands for 'full moon.'

What does the name Badriya mean?

Badriya represents the feminine variant of the Arabic name Badr and is translated as 'the full moon.' In a freer translation, Badriya is also described as 'bright and beautiful like the moon.' Similar forms of the name include Bedrija (Bosnian), Bedrije (Albanian), and Bedriye (Turkish).

Where does the name Badriya come from?

The first name Badriya has Arabic roots and means 'the full moon.'

How do you pronounce Badriya?

The pronunciation of Badriya is melodic and ranges from three syllables to four syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Ba-dri-ya' [baˈdʁiːja], with the middle syllable being particularly emphasized, ensuring a smooth sound flow. The open ending '-ya' gives the name a gentle, floating conclusion, providing a soft note at the end. Overall, Badriya conveys a harmonious and balanced sound quality – structured in its progression and gentle in its conclusion, with an elegant and calm sound presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Badriya is a rather rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Badriya achieved its best ranking in 2019 at 4,068th place. In the last ten years, it has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,310th during that period. Between 2010 and 2024, Badriya ranks 9,958th.

Nicknames & pet names

Bedur / Didi / Diye