Dia
Dia is a Muslim unisex name meaning “Light, radiance, brightness”.
| Meaning | Light, radiance, brightness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ضياء |
| Pronunciation | dee-YAH |
| Arabic root | ض و ء (ḍ-w-ʾ) — light, to shine |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Dia
Dia is a short Latin-letter spelling of the Arabic Ḍiyāʾ, meaning light or radiance. In the Arab world the name, often written Diaa or Diya, is mostly given to boys and appears in compounds such as Diya al-Din, 'light of the faith'. In South Asia and the diaspora, Muslim families also give Diya or Dia to girls because of its bright meaning.
Is Dia a Muslim name?
Yes. Dia (Ḍiyāʾ) is an Arabic name meaning light, and Muslims use it for boys and girls. Its root appears in the Quran.
Is Dia in the Quran?
The word ḍiyāʾ appears in the Quran: 'It is He who made the sun a shining light (ḍiyāʾ) and the moon a light' (Quran 10:5).
Where is the name Dia used?
Used for boys across the Arab world (usually spelled Diaa or Diya), and for girls by some South Asian and diaspora Muslim families.
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Spellings and variants of Dia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dia mean?
Dia means 'Light, radiance, brightness'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Dia a Muslim name?
Yes. Dia (Ḍiyāʾ) is an Arabic name meaning light, and Muslims use it for boys and girls. Its root appears in the Quran.
How do you write Dia in Arabic?
Dia is written ضياء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Dia?
Dia is pronounced dee-YAH.
Is Dia mentioned in the Quran?
The word ḍiyāʾ appears in the Quran: 'It is He who made the sun a shining light (ḍiyāʾ) and the moon a light' (Quran 10:5).