Donya
Donya is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Persian form origin, meaning “The world”.
| Meaning | The world |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Persian form |
| Written as | دنیا |
| Pronunciation | DON-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Afghanistan |
Meaning and origin of Donya
Donya is the Persian way of saying the Arabic dunyā, the world. Literally it means 'the nearer life', from a root about being close. Islamic teaching uses dunyā for this present life, set against the Hereafter. In Iran, Donya has become a popular girls' name in its own right, liked for its simple and open meaning, as wide as the world it names.
Is Donya a Muslim name?
Donya is used by Muslim families, especially Iranian ones, though some avoid it because dunyā can suggest worldliness. The word appears many times in the Quran, as in 'Our Lord, give us good in this world (al-dunyā) and good in the Hereafter' (Quran 2:201).
How popular is Donya?
It is popular in Iran and among Persian speakers in Afghanistan and abroad.
Gifts with the name Donya
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Spellings and variants of Donya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Donya mean?
Donya means 'The world'. It is of Arabic, Persian form origin.
Is Donya a Muslim name?
Donya is used by Muslim families, especially Iranian ones, though some avoid it because dunyā can suggest worldliness. The word appears many times in the Quran, as in 'Our Lord, give us good in this world (al-dunyā) and good in the Hereafter' (Quran 2:201).
How do you pronounce Donya?
Donya is pronounced DON-yah.
Is Donya a boy or girl name?
Donya is usually a girl name.