Rizvi

Rizvi Meaning & Origin

About Rizvi
The surname Rizvi is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among Muslims, particularly those of Shia sect. It is derived from the Arabic word "Rizwan," which means "satisfaction" or "contentment." Rizvi is often used as a title for individuals who claim descent from the Prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatimah and her husband Ali. The surname Rizvi signifies a connection to the Islamic faith and a lineage associated with the Prophet Muhammad.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Rizvi is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Rizvi: 3,322
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,756
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rizvi based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RSF
🗽 NYSIIS
RASA
🔊 Soundex
R0210
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 Z V IY0
🌐 IPA
/rizvi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RSF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rizvi in Braille

Here's how to represent Rizvi in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Rizvi in braille

How to sign the name Rizvi using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Rizvi using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Rizvi in sign language

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