What is riza?

The first thing you should know if you are considering Riza for your baby's name is that in most countries all over the world the name Riza is a boy name.

The name Riza is of Arabic origin, and is used mostly in Arabic speaking countries but also in a few other countries and languages of the world.

If you consider naming your baby Riza we recommend you take note of the special meaning and history of the name as your baby’s name will play a big role in its life and your baby will hear it spoken every day. Searching for a name is a very important and fun process as it’s the very first gift you will give to your baby. Many people believe that the name can affect success in life, through their children's working career and other circumstances, so they choose more “respectable” names or name meanings as they believe that the name meaning reflects the personality of the child.

The meaning of Riza is “Satisfaction”. Keep in mind that many names may have different meanings in other countries and languages, so be careful that the name that you choose doesn’t mean something bad or unpleasant. Search comprehensively and find the name meaning of Riza and its name origin or of any other name in our database. Also note the spelling and the pronunciation of the name Riza and check the initials of the name with your last name to discover how it looks and sounds. The history and meaning of the name Riza is fascinating, learn more about it. (If you know more meanings of the name and you would like to contribute click here to submit another name meaning).

The name Riza is in the following categories: Arabic Names, Muslim Names. (If you would like to suggest one or more categories for the name, click here). We have plenty of different baby name categories to search for special meanings plus popular and unique names, search our database before choosing but also note that baby name categories designed to help you and not to be an influential factor when choosing a name. Instead, we recommend that you pay a greater attention to the origin and meaning of the name Riza. Read our baby name articles for useful tips regarding baby names and naming your baby. If you are thinking of giving your baby the beautiful name Riza, spread the love and share this with your friends.

This name is not popular in the US, according to Social Security Administration, as there are no popularity data for the name. This doesn't mean that the name Riza is not popular in other countries all over the world. The name might be popular in other countries, in different languages, or even in a different alphabet, as we use the characters from the Latin alphabet to display the data. A derivative of the name might also be popular in US. Try searching for a variation of the name Riza to find popularity data and rankings.

Note: If a name has less than 5 occurrences in a year, the SSA excludes it from the provided popularity data to protect privacy.

Note: The data above is from the Social Security Administrator of United States, (more info here) from Social Security card applications for births in US for every name, from 1880 up to the present year. The gender associated with the name might be incorrect, as the data presents the record applications without being edited for errors. The name's popularity and ranking is announced annually, so the data for this year will not be available until next year. The more babies that are given a name, the higher popularity ranking the name receives. For names with the same popularity, the tie is solved by assigning popularity rank in alphabetical order. This means that if two or more names have the same popularity their rankings may differ significantly, as they are set in alphabetical order. If a name has less than five occurrences, the SSA excludes it from the provided data to protect privacy.

Nonetheless, my interest has always been more in the paintings than in the covers, though such covers may be artistic works in themselves.

Here is a 19th century example of an extremely common icon type — the “Kazan” Mother of God:

(Courtesy of Jacksonsauction.com)

I discussed its origin story in this previous posting:

https://russianicons.wordpress.com/2014/07/24/the-palladium-is-not-just-a-theater/

Now as you see, there is a lot of gold leaf on the icon.  In fact the image of the Mother and Child seems to float on gold.

One would think that with all that gold in the background and in the highlighting on the garments, one would feel no need at all for a cover — but that did not stop anyone.

A very fine silver and gilt cover was placed over the icon, greatly changing its appearance, though of course adding even more to its “rich” look:

Much work and artistic craftsmanship went into the making of this silver cover, but in spite of that, perhaps you will agree that it detracts from the painting beneath it.

In any case, we can tell from the interlacing designs in the border that this is a cover made in the period from the latter part of the 19th to beginning of the 20th century.

Note the inset porcelain medallions on which are written the MP ФУ abbreviations for Meter Theou — “Mother of God.”

Now if you happen across an icon that has a silver-appearing cover, remember that not all such covers actually are silver.  Many are just silvered brass, and the easy way to quickly tell the difference is to look for a hallmark.  A hallmark is a stamp in the silver — often found on the side of the cover — that may reveal the maker’s initials, the date, place, and the silver content of the cover.  In 1896 under Tsar Nicholas II, a new system utilizing the kokoshnik (the head of a woman wearing the traditional Russian formal female headpiece) came into use.

From the time of Tsar Peter “the Great,” silver content was measured in zolotniki (singular zolotnik). In the Russian system used for silver content of an object,  there are 96 zolotniki to a troy pound.  A troy pound is 12 troy ounces; a regular pound is 14.6 troy ounces.

The most common silver content found on Russian icon covers is 84 zolotniki, which means there are 84 parts of silver out of 96 parts metal.  Sometimes with Russian silver one may find other levels of content.

What secrets hide behind “Riza” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

Your name in reverse order is “Azir.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Zrai.’ How do you pronounce that?

The true meaning of ‘Riza’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Riza is a name that hints you are a humanitarian and generous individual. Turning our world to be a better place to live fascinates you. Use your creative and artistic talents to promote a cause. You are elegant, sophisticated, and stylish in appearance and behavior.

Your heart’s desire is to become a leader. You dislike taking orders and want to be in charge – the boss figure. Surprisingly, your creativity allows you to find new solutions to old problems. You can generate ideas on the fly, and want recognition for your efforts. You tend to avoid those who are needy and idle on their work.

When people hear the name Riza, they perceive you as someone who is strong and powerful. The raw power you radiate to others makes you look confident and intimidating at the same time. It requires some convincing before you join a worthy cause. You tend to be egocentric. Sometimes people think you are wealthy, even if you’re not.

You have a deep well of feelings and intense inner world. Energetic, thorough, kind-natured, and perfectionist are some of the words that can describe you. You have an excellent work ethic. Find a way to express and develop your latent talents.

Your most likely vocation: artist, dramatist, writer, actor, painter, designer, lecturer, religious zealot, composer, publisher, restaurateur, entertainer, surgeon, tourism director.

Lucky colors: Red, pink, crimson, and other deep shades of red

Lucky gem(s): Bloodstone, garnet, ruby

Lucky day(s): Monday and Friday

Lucky botanicals: Garlic, broom, nettle, onion, wormwood, leeks, mustard seed, pepper

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Hey Riza! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of that start with R? Check your answers here: Find words that start with R. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)

The U.S. Social Security Administration (ssa.gov) public data has no record of the name Riza. Imagine that, your name is not present in the 6,028,151 public data. One possible reason is that there are fewer than five occurrences of your name. Ssshhh, the SSA is trying to protect your privacy. You might want to use a short version of your first name or perhaps your nickname.

On the other hand, you merely have a name that no one else in America is using. Your parents have done an impressive research job. For 139 years only they have thought of the name “Riza.” Glorious!

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Riza, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

Description A riza or oklad, sometimes called a "revetment" in English, is a metal cover protecting an icon. It is usually made of gilt or silvered metal with repoussé work and is pierced to expose elements of the underlying painting. Wikipedia