Riaz
Meaning of Riaz
Riaz is a male name with Arabic origin. It is pronounced as ree-AHZ (/riːˈæz/) in Arabic. The name has a variation, Riyaz. In the United States of America, Riaz has been given to newborn boys since at least the 1970s. In recent years, its popularity has fluctuated, but it consistently ranks within the top 15,000 names for boys. The name Riaz has a strong and distinctive sound that may appeal to parents looking for a unique and culturally rich name for their child.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as ree-AHZ (/riːˈæz/)
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Notable People Named Riaz
| Riaz Ahmed Gohar Shahi is a spiritual leader and founder of RAGS International and Anjuman Serfaroshan-e-Islam. |
| Riaz Hussain Pirzada is a prominent Pakistani politician who has served in the National Assembly of Pakistan and the Provincial Assembly of Punjab for several terms. |
| Riaz Hussain Khokhar was a prominent Pakistani diplomat who held the position of Foreign Secretary of Pakistan and served as ambassador to India, the United States, and the People's Republic of China. |
| Riaz Hassan is an Afghan cricketer who debuted for the national team in January 2022. |
| Riaz Afridi is a Pakistani cricket coach and former cricketer. |
