ظبية

Dhabia

girlArabic

Dhabia is a Muslim girl name meaning “Gazelle (female)”.

MeaningGazelle (female)
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingظبية
PronunciationDHAB-yah
Arabic rootظ ب ي (ẓ-b-y) — gazelle
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Dhabia

Dhabia (Ẓabya) means 'female gazelle', the classic symbol of beauty and graceful eyes in Arabic poetry. The 'dh' spelling reflects Gulf pronunciation of the letter ẓāʾ. It is a traditional Emirati and Saudi name, and Abu Dhabi's own name is often linked to the gazelle.

Is Dhabia a Muslim name?

Yes. Dhabia is an Arabic name used by Muslim families in the Gulf. It means 'gazelle'.

Where is the name Dhabia used?

Used in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman.

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Spellings and variants of Dhabia

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dhabia mean?

Dhabia means 'Gazelle (female)'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Dhabia a Muslim name?

Yes. Dhabia is an Arabic name used by Muslim families in the Gulf. It means 'gazelle'.

How do you write Dhabia in Arabic?

Dhabia is written ظبية in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Dhabia?

Dhabia is pronounced DHAB-yah.

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