ضياء

Dhiaa

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Dhiaa is a Muslim boy name meaning “Light, brightness, radiance”.

MeaningLight, brightness, radiance
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingضياء
Pronunciationdhee-YAA
Arabic rootض و أ (ḍ-w-ʾ) — light, brightness
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Dhiaa

Dhiaa is the Iraqi spelling of Diya (Ḍiyāʾ), meaning light or brilliance. Iraqis pronounce the letter ḍād like dh, hence Dhiaa. It is often part of compounds such as Diya al-Din, light of the faith. The Quran uses the word for the light of the sun.

Is Dhiaa a Muslim name?

Yes. Dhiaa (Diya) is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning light.

Is Dhiaa in the Quran?

The word appears in the Quran: 'It is He who made the sun a shining light' (ḍiyāʾ) (Quran 10:5).

Where is the name Dhiaa used?

Common in Iraq; Diaa in Egypt, Zia in Pakistan and Ziya in Turkey.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dhiaa mean?

Dhiaa means 'Light, brightness, radiance'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Dhiaa a Muslim name?

Yes. Dhiaa (Diya) is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning light.

How do you write Dhiaa in Arabic?

Dhiaa is written ضياء in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Dhiaa?

Dhiaa is pronounced dhee-YAA.

Is Dhiaa mentioned in the Quran?

The word appears in the Quran: 'It is He who made the sun a shining light' (ḍiyāʾ) (Quran 10:5).

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