Daiyah
Daiyah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “One who calls others to God”.
| Meaning | One who calls others to God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | داعية |
| Pronunciation | DAA-ee-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Daiyah
Daiyah is a way of writing the Arabic dāʿiya, someone who invites others to faith. Its root means to call or invite. The word describes both men and women who teach Islam and call people toward it. As a girls' name, it is given in South Asia and among diaspora families in the hope that the child will grow up encouraging others toward what is good.
Is Daiyah a Muslim name?
Daiyah is an Arabic Muslim name, and the Quran describes the Prophet ﷺ as 'one who invites to Allah by His permission, and a light-giving lamp' (Quran 33:46).
How popular is Daiyah?
It is used mostly in Pakistan and India and by English-speaking Muslim families abroad.
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Spellings and variants of Daiyah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Daiyah mean?
Daiyah means 'One who calls others to God'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Daiyah a Muslim name?
Daiyah is an Arabic Muslim name, and the Quran describes the Prophet ﷺ as 'one who invites to Allah by His permission, and a light-giving lamp' (Quran 33:46).
How do you pronounce Daiyah?
Daiyah is pronounced DAA-ee-yah.
Is Daiyah a boy or girl name?
Daiyah is usually a girl name.