Dhiya

Compare
Unisex

Meaning

Light; Splendor

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic ضياء
Urdu دھیا
Persian ضیاء
Bengali ধিয়া
Pashto دیه

Alternate Spellings

Dhiya is a versatile and harmonious name suitable for both boys and girls. The literal meaning, 'Light; Splendor', evokes imagery of nature and radiance, suggesting a personality full of life and positivity.

Pronounced as Dhiya, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Dhiya, like the alternate spelling Dhia, comes from the Arabic root d-y-', meaning “light” or “splendor.” The Quran (10:5) describes the sun as “diya'.”