Dia
Dia is a Muslim unisex name of Arabic origin, meaning “Light, radiance”.
| Meaning | Light, radiance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ضياء |
| Pronunciation | dee-YAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Dia
Dia is a brief Latin-letter way of writing the Arabic Ḍiyāʾ, light or radiance, from a root meaning to shine. Across the Arab world, where it is often spelled Diaa or Diya, it is chiefly a boys' name. It also forms part of compounds like Diya al-Din, light of the faith. Among South Asian and diaspora Muslims, parents also choose Dia or Diya for daughters because the meaning is so bright.
Is Dia a Muslim name?
Muslims give Dia to both sons and daughters, and the Quran uses its word in 'It is He who made the sun a shining light (ḍiyāʾ) and the moon a light' (Quran 10:5).
How popular is Dia?
Arab families use it for boys, usually written Diaa or Diya, while some South Asian and diaspora Muslims give it to girls.
Gifts with the name Dia
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Dia
Names similar to Dia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dia mean?
Dia means 'Light, radiance'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Dia a Muslim name?
Muslims give Dia to both sons and daughters, and the Quran uses its word in 'It is He who made the sun a shining light (ḍiyāʾ) and the moon a light' (Quran 10:5).
How do you pronounce Dia?
Dia is pronounced dee-YAH.
Is Dia a boy or girl name?
Dia is used for both boys and girls.