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Duaa

/doo-AH/

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Meaning

Prayer

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic دعاء
Urdu دعا
Persian دعا
Turkish dua
Bengali দুআ
Pashto دعا

Alternate Spellings

Duaa is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Quranic roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Prayer', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Duaa is the Arabic word for "supplication." "Du'a" is the term used throughout the Quran for calling upon Allah, including 2:186: "I am near; I respond to the call of the supplicant when he calls upon Me."

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Etymology

From the Arabic root د-ع-و (d-ʿ-w, 'to call, invoke'). Dua means 'supplication.'

Islamic Significance

Dua (supplication) is a foundational concept in Islamic practice, distinct from the formal five daily prayers.

Quranic Connection

Quran 40:60 quotes Allah saying 'Call upon Me; I will respond to you.'

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world, with common variants including Dua and Duaa.