Diba
Diba is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Fine silk brocade”.
| Meaning | Fine silk brocade |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | دیبا |
| Pronunciation | dee-BAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Diba
Diba, or dībā, is Persian for a fine silk brocade, a rich and costly cloth. The Arabic word dībāj shares the same origin. For a girl, the name hints at something refined and precious, as soft and costly as silk itself. Families in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran choose it, and many people know it through Farah Diba, who was the last empress of Iran.
Is Diba a Muslim name?
In practice, Diba is a Muslim name across Iran, Afghanistan and South Asia; it is Persian rather than Arabic, and its meaning is perfectly suitable.
How popular is Diba?
It is found in Iran and Afghanistan, and in Pakistan and India as Deeba.
Gifts with the name Diba
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Diba
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Diba mean?
Diba means 'Fine silk brocade'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Diba a Muslim name?
In practice, Diba is a Muslim name across Iran, Afghanistan and South Asia; it is Persian rather than Arabic, and its meaning is perfectly suitable.
How do you pronounce Diba?
Diba is pronounced dee-BAH.
Is Diba a boy or girl name?
Diba is usually a girl name.