Dua'a
Dua'a is a Muslim girl name meaning “Prayer, supplication to God”.
| Meaning | Prayer, supplication to God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | دعاء |
| Pronunciation | doo-AH |
| Arabic root | د ع و (d-ʿ-w) — to call, to pray |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Dua'a
Duʿāʾ means supplication, calling upon God personally for help and guidance. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ called duʿāʾ the essence of worship. The spelling Dua'a uses the apostrophe to mark the Arabic letter ʿayn and the final hamza. In Egypt the name is usually written Doaa.
Is Dua'a a Muslim name?
Yes. Dua'a is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning prayer or supplication to God.
Is Dua'a in the Quran?
'I respond to the call (daʿwa) of the caller when he calls upon Me' (Quran 2:186).
Where is the name Dua'a used?
Popular throughout the Arab world and in Pakistan and India.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dua'a mean?
Dua'a means 'Prayer, supplication to God'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Dua'a a Muslim name?
Yes. Dua'a is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning prayer or supplication to God.
How do you write Dua'a in Arabic?
Dua'a is written دعاء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Dua'a?
Dua'a is pronounced doo-AH.
Is Dua'a mentioned in the Quran?
'I respond to the call (daʿwa) of the caller when he calls upon Me' (Quran 2:186).