Douae
Douae is a Muslim girl name meaning “Supplication, prayer to God”.
| Meaning | Supplication, prayer to God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic (Moroccan spelling) |
| Arabic spelling | دعاء |
| Pronunciation | doo-AH |
| Arabic root | د ع و (d-ʿ-w) — to call, to invoke |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Douae
Douae is the French-influenced Moroccan spelling of the Arabic name Duʿāʾ, the word for a personal prayer or supplication addressed to God. The 'ou' renders the Arabic u-sound and the final 'ae' stands for the long ā with its closing hamza. It became one of the most fashionable girls' names in Morocco from the 1990s onward.
Is Douae a Muslim name?
Yes. Douae (Duʿāʾ) is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning supplication, one of the central acts of worship in Islam.
Is Douae in the Quran?
The root appears in the verse 'Call upon Me; I will respond to you' (Quran 40:60).
Where is the name Douae used?
Especially popular in Morocco and among Moroccan families in France, Belgium and Spain.
Gifts with the name Douae
- Douae name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Douae baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Douae
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Douae mean?
Douae means 'Supplication, prayer to God'. It comes from Arabic (Moroccan spelling).
Is Douae a Muslim name?
Yes. Douae (Duʿāʾ) is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning supplication, one of the central acts of worship in Islam.
How do you write Douae in Arabic?
Douae is written دعاء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Douae?
Douae is pronounced doo-AH.
Is Douae mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in the verse 'Call upon Me; I will respond to you' (Quran 40:60).