Dunya
Dunya is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “The world, this life”.
| Meaning | The world, this life |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | دنيا |
| Pronunciation | DOON-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Levant, Iraq, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Dunya
Dunya is Arabic for the world, or the life we are living now. Taken literally it means 'the nearer one', from a root about being close, as opposed to the Hereafter that lies ahead. Girls are given the name in Turkey, across the Arab world and in Muslim communities in Europe. Some parents are drawn to its wide, open meaning, while others lean toward names with a more spiritual sense.
Is Dunya a Muslim name?
Muslim parents draw Dunya from a word the Quran uses often, as in 'Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter' (Quran 2:201). Because it refers to worldly life, some parents choose it gladly and others prefer alternatives.
How popular is Dunya?
It is used in Turkey as Dünya, in Iraq and the Levant, and by Muslim families in Europe.
Gifts with the name Dunya
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Spellings and variants of Dunya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dunya mean?
Dunya means 'The world, this life'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Dunya a Muslim name?
Muslim parents draw Dunya from a word the Quran uses often, as in 'Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter' (Quran 2:201). Because it refers to worldly life, some parents choose it gladly and others prefer alternatives.
How do you pronounce Dunya?
Dunya is pronounced DOON-yah.
Is Dunya a boy or girl name?
Dunya is usually a girl name.