Diaa
Diaa is a Muslim boy name meaning “Light, radiance, brightness”.
| Meaning | Light, radiance, brightness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ضياء |
| Pronunciation | dee-YAA |
| Arabic root | ض و ء (ḍ-w-ʾ) — light, brightness |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Diaa
Diaa (ḍiyāʾ) means bright light, the kind that shines from its own source. The Quran uses the word for the light of the sun. It is often part of the compound Diaa al-Din, 'light of the faith', and the Persian, Urdu and Turkish forms are Ziya and Zia, as in the name of Pakistan's President Zia-ul-Haq.
Is Diaa a Muslim name?
Yes. Diaa is an Arabic Muslim name meaning light or radiance, a word used in the Quran for the light of the sun.
Is Diaa in the Quran?
The Quran says: 'It is He who made the sun a shining light (ḍiyāʾ) and the moon a light' (Quran 10:5).
Where is the name Diaa used?
Common in Egypt, Iraq and the Levant; Zia and Ziya are used in South Asia and Turkey.
Gifts with the name Diaa
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Spellings and variants of Diaa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Diaa mean?
Diaa means 'Light, radiance, brightness'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Diaa a Muslim name?
Yes. Diaa is an Arabic Muslim name meaning light or radiance, a word used in the Quran for the light of the sun.
How do you write Diaa in Arabic?
Diaa is written ضياء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Diaa?
Diaa is pronounced dee-YAA.
Is Diaa mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran says: 'It is He who made the sun a shining light (ḍiyāʾ) and the moon a light' (Quran 10:5).