Danya
Danya is a Muslim girl name meaning “Near; close at hand”.
| Meaning | Near; close at hand |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | دانية |
| Pronunciation | DAHN-yah |
| Arabic root | د ن و (d-n-w) — to be near |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Danya
Danya is a shortened spelling of Dāniya, meaning near, close or low-hanging, as fruit is easy to reach. In the Levant the name is pronounced in two syllables, which this spelling reflects. Danya is also a Russian and Hebrew name with different origins, but among Arabs it comes from the Quranic dāniya.
Is Danya a Muslim name?
Yes. Danya is used by Muslim families as a form of the Arabic Daniya, meaning near.
Is Danya in the Quran?
'Its fruit clusters hanging near (dāniya)' (Quran 69:23).
Where is the name Danya used?
Common in Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon and the Gulf.
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Spellings and variants of Danya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Danya mean?
Danya means 'Near; close at hand'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Danya a Muslim name?
Yes. Danya is used by Muslim families as a form of the Arabic Daniya, meaning near.
How do you write Danya in Arabic?
Danya is written دانية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Danya?
Danya is pronounced DAHN-yah.
Is Danya mentioned in the Quran?
'Its fruit clusters hanging near (dāniya)' (Quran 69:23).