Daniya
Daniya is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Near, close at hand”.
| Meaning | Near, close at hand |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | دانية |
| Pronunciation | DAH-nee-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Daniya
Daniya is one way of spelling the Arabic dāniya, meaning near or close, from a root about nearness. In the Quran the word describes fruit in Paradise that hangs low. The version with a y is a favourite in South Asia and among families abroad, where some assume it is linked to Danielle, though the two names have separate origins. Dania is simply the same name spelled another way.
Is Daniya a Muslim name?
Daniya takes its meaning from the Quran's picture of Paradise, where fruit is easy to gather: 'its clusters of fruit hanging near (dāniya)' (Quran 69:23). Muslim families around the world use it.
How popular is Daniya?
It is popular in Pakistan, India and the Gulf, and with families abroad.
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Spellings and variants of Daniya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Daniya mean?
Daniya means 'Near, close at hand'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Daniya a Muslim name?
Daniya takes its meaning from the Quran's picture of Paradise, where fruit is easy to gather: 'its clusters of fruit hanging near (dāniya)' (Quran 69:23). Muslim families around the world use it.
How do you pronounce Daniya?
Daniya is pronounced DAH-nee-yah.
Is Daniya a boy or girl name?
Daniya is usually a girl name.