Diya
Diya 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 أ (ḍ-w-ʾ) — to shine, give light |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Diya
Diya is a common spelling of Arabic Ḍiyāʾ, meaning brilliant light or radiance. In the Arab world it is mainly a boy's name and is also the first part of the compound Ḍiyāʾ al-Dīn (light of the faith). In India Diya is also a separate Hindi girl's name meaning 'oil lamp', which is unrelated.
Is Diya a Muslim name?
Yes. Diya (Ḍiyāʾ) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning light, and the word itself appears in the Quran. It is used for boys in Arab countries and for both boys and girls among South Asian Muslims.
Is Diya in the Quran?
The word appears in the verse 'It is He who made the sun a shining light (ḍiyāʾ) and the moon a light' (Quran 10:5).
Where is the name Diya used?
Used across the Arab world as Diaa or Diya, and in Turkey and South Asia as Ziya or Zia.
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Spellings and variants of Diya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Diya mean?
Diya means 'Light, radiance, brightness'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Diya a Muslim name?
Yes. Diya (Ḍiyāʾ) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning light, and the word itself appears in the Quran. It is used for boys in Arab countries and for both boys and girls among South Asian Muslims.
How do you write Diya in Arabic?
Diya is written ضياء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Diya?
Diya is pronounced dee-YAH.
Is Diya mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in the verse 'It is He who made the sun a shining light (ḍiyāʾ) and the moon a light' (Quran 10:5).