Diaa
Diaa is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Light, radiance”.
| Meaning | Light, radiance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ضياء |
| Pronunciation | dee-YAA |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, Iraq |
Meaning and origin of Diaa
Diaa, from the Arabic ḍiyāʾ, means a strong, brilliant light that shines by itself rather than by reflection. The Quran applies the word to sunlight, setting it beside the moon's gentler glow. The name often appears in the compound Diaa al-Din, light of the faith. Persian, Urdu and Turkish speakers know it as Zia or Ziya, a form familiar from Pakistan's President Zia-ul-Haq.
Is Diaa a Muslim name?
Diaa is a Muslim name for boys, and the Quran uses its word for the sun's light: 'It is He who made the sun a shining light (ḍiyāʾ) and the moon a light' (Quran 10:5).
How popular is Diaa?
It is common in Egypt, Iraq and the Levant, while Zia and Ziya are the forms used in South Asia and Turkey.
Gifts with the name Diaa
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Spellings and variants of Diaa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Diaa mean?
Diaa means 'Light, radiance'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Diaa a Muslim name?
Diaa is a Muslim name for boys, and the Quran uses its word for the sun's light: 'It is He who made the sun a shining light (ḍiyāʾ) and the moon a light' (Quran 10:5).
How do you pronounce Diaa?
Diaa is pronounced dee-YAA.
Is Diaa a boy or girl name?
Diaa is usually a boy name.