دانية

Daaniya

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Daaniya is a Muslim girl name meaning “Near, close at hand”.

MeaningNear, close at hand
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingدانية
PronunciationDAA-nee-yah
Arabic rootد ن و (d-n-w) — to be near
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Daaniya

Daaniya is a spelling of the Arabic Dāniya, near or close. In the Quran the word describes the fruit of Paradise hanging low and within easy reach. The double a marks the long first vowel; Daniya and Daniyah are also common spellings.

Is Daaniya a Muslim name?

Yes. Daaniya (Daniya) is an Arabic Muslim name taken from a Quranic word describing Paradise.

Is Daaniya in the Quran?

The word appears in 'its fruits hanging near' (quṭūfuhā dāniya, Quran 69:23).

Where is the name Daaniya used?

Popular in Pakistan, India and the Gulf.

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Spellings and variants of Daaniya

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Daaniya mean?

Daaniya means 'Near, close at hand'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Daaniya a Muslim name?

Yes. Daaniya (Daniya) is an Arabic Muslim name taken from a Quranic word describing Paradise.

How do you write Daaniya in Arabic?

Daaniya is written دانية in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Daaniya?

Daaniya is pronounced DAA-nee-yah.

Is Daaniya mentioned in the Quran?

The word appears in 'its fruits hanging near' (quṭūfuhā dāniya, Quran 69:23).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.