Rizvi

The surname Rizvi is of Urdu and Persian origin and is associated with people of South Asian and Middle Eastern descent. It is derived from the Arabic title "Rizwan," which means "Satisfaction" or "Acceptance." The surname is commonly found in Pakistan, India, and other countries with strong Muslim populations.

The Rizvi family name is often used as a surname for individuals descended from families with connections to the Shia Islam sect. In some cases, the surname Rizvi is associated with individuals who claim to be descendants of the Islamic prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatimah and her husband Ali ibn Abi Talib, giving them the honorific title "Sayyid."

Over the years, the Rizvi surname has spread to various parts of the world due to migration, trade, and cultural exchange. As a result, individuals with the surname Rizvi can be found in countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, and other nations with diverse populations.

It is worth noting that like many surnames of Islamic origin, the surname Rizvi may have variations in spelling and pronunciation, depending on regional dialects and transliteration systems. Despite this, the name Rizvi carries significant cultural and historical importance for those who bear it, representing their religious heritage and ancestral connections.

There are approximately 1,741 people named Rizvi in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,722nd most common surname in Britain. Around 27 in a million people in Britain are named Rizvi.

Region of origin: Asia

Country of origin: Pakistan

Religion of origin: Muslim

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Ali
  • Hassan
  • Imran
  • Mohamed
  • Mohammad
  • Mohammed
  • Muhammad
  • Raza
  • Sajjad
  • Sayed
  • Syed

Female

  • Dure
  • Faiza
  • Fathima
  • Fatima
  • Hina
  • Nabiha
  • Nadia
  • Rukhsana
  • Sana
  • Sarah
  • Syeda
  • Yasmin
  • Zehra

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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