Durriya
Durriya is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Shining like a pearl”.
| Meaning | Shining like a pearl |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | درية |
| Pronunciation | dur-REE-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, India |
Meaning and origin of Durriya
Durriya, or durriyya, is the feminine form of durrī, which means pearl-like or brilliant. Arabic uses durrī, from the same root as durr, pearls, for a star of exceptional brightness. The Egyptian feminist Doria Shafik, whose name in Arabic was Durriyya Shafīq, is a notable bearer. Families use it in Egypt and the Levant, and it is known among Bohras and other Muslim communities of South Asia.
Is Durriya a Muslim name?
Durriya is linked to a Quranic word for a brilliant star, found in the Verse of Light: 'the glass is as if it were a brilliant (durriyy) star' (Quran 24:35).
How popular is Durriya?
It is used in Egypt, the Levant and some South Asian Muslim communities.
Gifts with the name Durriya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Durriya mean?
Durriya means 'Shining like a pearl'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Durriya a Muslim name?
Durriya is linked to a Quranic word for a brilliant star, found in the Verse of Light: 'the glass is as if it were a brilliant (durriyy) star' (Quran 24:35).
How do you pronounce Durriya?
Durriya is pronounced dur-REE-yah.
Is Durriya a boy or girl name?
Durriya is usually a girl name.