Dua
Dua is a Muslim girl name meaning “Supplication, prayer to God”.
| Meaning | Supplication, prayer to God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | دعاء |
| Pronunciation | doo-AH |
| Arabic root | د ع و (d-ʿ-w) — to call, invoke |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Dua
Dua (duʿāʾ) is the Arabic word for calling upon God in personal prayer. It is one of the most widely understood Islamic terms, used by Muslims everywhere regardless of language. As a girl's name it is popular in South Asia, the UK and the Arab world, and also in Kosovo and Albania.
Is Dua a Muslim name?
Yes. Dua is an Arabic Muslim name meaning supplication, one of the core acts of worship in Islam.
Is Dua in the Quran?
The root appears in the verse 'Call upon Me; I will respond to you' (Quran 40:60).
Where is the name Dua used?
Popular across the Muslim world and the diaspora, from Pakistan and the UK to Egypt and Kosovo.
Gifts with the name Dua
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Spellings and variants of Dua
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dua mean?
Dua means 'Supplication, prayer to God'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Dua a Muslim name?
Yes. Dua is an Arabic Muslim name meaning supplication, one of the core acts of worship in Islam.
How do you write Dua in Arabic?
Dua is written دعاء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Dua?
Dua is pronounced doo-AH.
Is Dua mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in the verse 'Call upon Me; I will respond to you' (Quran 40:60).