Meaning and pronounciation of name

Question

I want to know the exact meaning of this female name Zariya. I have looked it up and 3 meanings are given. 1st is beauty and light, 2nd is radiance and 3rd is scattering winds. Please try and get back to me as soon as possible. My daughter has just been born and I like this name therefore need to confirm within 6 days. Jazakallah

Mufti Elias · Answer

Zariya is an indirect Quranic name for girls that means scattering wind, a wind that scatters things like dust or leaves in the streets. It is derived from the Dhal-R-A root and its plural form, Zariyaat, is used in Quran 51:1