Dhabiya
Dhabiya is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Gazelle (female)”.
| Meaning | Gazelle (female) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ظبية |
| Pronunciation | DHAB-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Dhabiya
Dhabiya renders the Arabic ẓabya, meaning a doe gazelle. Poets writing in Arabic treat the gazelle as the standard image of grace and lovely eyes, so the name praises a girl's elegance. It is a particular favourite in the UAE and neighbouring Gulf states, where spellings such as Thabia and Dhabia are common. Some sources give the meaning 'golden', but that mixes it up with dhahab, the word for gold.
Is Dhabiya a Muslim name?
Muslim families give daughters the name Dhabiya for its gazelle imagery, especially in the Emirates and the wider Gulf.
How popular is Dhabiya?
It is most common in the UAE, Oman and Qatar.
Gifts with the name Dhabiya
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Spellings and variants of Dhabiya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dhabiya mean?
Dhabiya means 'Gazelle (female)'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Dhabiya a Muslim name?
Muslim families give daughters the name Dhabiya for its gazelle imagery, especially in the Emirates and the wider Gulf.
How do you pronounce Dhabiya?
Dhabiya is pronounced DHAB-yah.
Is Dhabiya a boy or girl name?
Dhabiya is usually a girl name.