Diya
Diya 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 | Levant, Iraq, Egypt, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Diya
Diya is a widespread spelling of the Arabic Ḍiyāʾ, a brilliant light or radiance, from a root meaning to shine. In Arab countries it is mostly a boys' name, and it also opens the compound Ḍiyāʾ al-Dīn, meaning the faith's light. India has a separate Hindi girls' name Diya, meaning an oil lamp, which has no connection to the Arabic word.
Is Diya a Muslim name?
Diya is a Muslim name whose word appears in the Quran: 'It is He who made the sun a shining light (ḍiyāʾ) and the moon a light' (Quran 10:5). Arab families give it to boys, while South Asian Muslims use it for both sexes.
How popular is Diya?
Arab families use Diaa or Diya, while Ziya and Zia are the forms in Turkey and South Asia.
Gifts with the name Diya
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Spellings and variants of Diya
Names similar to Diya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Diya mean?
Diya means 'Light, radiance'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Diya a Muslim name?
Diya is a Muslim name whose word appears in the Quran: 'It is He who made the sun a shining light (ḍiyāʾ) and the moon a light' (Quran 10:5). Arab families give it to boys, while South Asian Muslims use it for both sexes.
How do you pronounce Diya?
Diya is pronounced dee-YAH.
Is Diya a boy or girl name?
Diya is used for both boys and girls.