Dounia
Dounia is a Muslim girl name meaning “The world”.
| Meaning | The world |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Maghrebi / French spelling |
| Arabic spelling | دنيا |
| Pronunciation | DOON-yah |
| Arabic root | د ن و (d-n-w) — to be near |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Dounia
Dounia is the French-style spelling of Arabic dunyā (the world), the form used in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia and by North African families in France and Belgium. The 'ou' is the French way of writing the 'u' sound. In Islamic usage dunyā refers to this present life.
Is Dounia a Muslim name?
Yes. Dounia is the North African spelling of the Arabic word dunyā and is a common name among Muslim families in the Maghreb and Europe.
Is Dounia in the Quran?
The word dunyā appears often in the Quran, as in 'Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter' (Quran 2:201).
Where is the name Dounia used?
Common in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, and among Maghrebi families in France and Belgium.
Gifts with the name Dounia
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Spellings and variants of Dounia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dounia mean?
Dounia means 'The world'. It comes from Arabic, Maghrebi / French spelling.
Is Dounia a Muslim name?
Yes. Dounia is the North African spelling of the Arabic word dunyā and is a common name among Muslim families in the Maghreb and Europe.
How do you write Dounia in Arabic?
Dounia is written دنيا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Dounia?
Dounia is pronounced DOON-yah.
Is Dounia mentioned in the Quran?
The word dunyā appears often in the Quran, as in 'Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter' (Quran 2:201).