Durriyya
Durriyya is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Pearl-like, radiantly bright”.
| Meaning | Pearl-like, radiantly bright |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | درية |
| Pronunciation | dur-REE-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant |
Meaning and origin of Durriyya
Durriyya is the transliteration that sits closest to the Arabic feminine durriyya. The doubled y mirrors the doubled consonant in the Arabic spelling, and the name describes something that glows like a pearl, and it is tied to the dazzling star mentioned in the Verse of Light. Its root is the same as that of durr, pearls. It is found mostly in Egypt and the Levant.
Is Durriyya a Muslim name?
Durriyya is a Muslim name connected to the Quran's image of a shining, pearl-like star: 'the glass is as if it were a brilliant (durriyy) star' (Quran 24:35).
How popular is Durriyya?
It is found chiefly in Egypt and the Levant, mostly among older generations.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Durriyya mean?
Durriyya means 'Pearl-like, radiantly bright'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Durriyya a Muslim name?
Durriyya is a Muslim name connected to the Quran's image of a shining, pearl-like star: 'the glass is as if it were a brilliant (durriyy) star' (Quran 24:35).
How do you pronounce Durriyya?
Durriyya is pronounced dur-REE-yah.
Is Durriyya a boy or girl name?
Durriyya is usually a girl name.