Girl name
Dhia name meaning
“light, radiance”
Dhia is a feminine name from Arabic ḍiyāʾ, meaning “light” or “radiance”. The source word refers to light and its bright glow, providing the meaning associated with the name. Dhia takes its meaning from this Arabic word, with “light” and “radiance” expressing its central sense.
What does Dhia mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Dhia
From Arabic ḍiyāʾ, meaning light or radiance.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Dhia in Islam and the Quran
Dhia does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (ضياء) does, for example in QS Yunus [10]: 5 and QS Al-Qasas [28]: 71. This word refers to light or radiance.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Dhia
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Dhia, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Dhia: light, radiance
- Awaliyah: initial or first
- Maula: master, protector, ally
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Meaning of each word
- Dhia: light, radiance
- Anisah: friendly, pleasant as a companion
- Ulfiah: closeness and friendship
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Dhia Maulida
Meaning of each word
- Dhia: light, radiance
- Maulida: birth, birthday
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Meaning of each word
- Saripah: noble, possessing honor
- Dhia: light, radiance
- Yasmin: jasmine flower
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Dhia Inas
Meaning of each word
- Dhia: light, radiance
- Inas: familiar companionship that brings comfort
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Meaning of each word
- Dhia: light, radiance
- Fairuz: turquoise gemstone
- Ulfah: closeness, affectionate bonds
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How to pronounce Dhia
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dhia/ |
| Arabic script | ضياء |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦝꦶꦲ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓ᮪ᮠᮤᮃ |
Is Dhia a girl’s name?
Yes, Dhia is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 25% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Dhia ranks #1,674 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Dhia
Names with related meanings
- Nur♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Nurul♂♀Light of
- Dian♂♀Lamp, illuminating light
- Noor♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Nurhayati♀Light of life
- Nuraini♀Light of my eye
- Noer♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Cahya♂♀Light, radiance
- Nurjanah♀Light of paradise
- Zahra♀Radiant and luminous
- Nelly♀Light, in traditional interpretation
- Nurhasanah♀Light of goodness
Famous people named Dhia
- Dhia Anugrah Febriansyah
- Dhia Rusvita · b. 1979
FAQ about the name Dhia
What is the meaning of Dhia?
Dhia means light, radiance. From Arabic ḍiyāʾ, meaning light or radiance.
Is Dhia a girl’s name?
Yes, Dhia is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 25% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Dhia?
Dhia is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Dhia in the Quran?
Dhia does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (ضياء) does, for example in QS Yunus [10]: 5 and QS Al-Qasas [28]: 71. This word refers to light or radiance.
How many syllables does Dhia have?
Dhia has 2 syllables (Dhi-a) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Dhia?
Dhia ranks #1,674 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Dhia?
Some ideas: Dhia Awaliyah Maula; Dhia Anisah Ulfiah; Dhia Maulida.
Famous people named Dhia?
Notable people named Dhia include Dhia Anugrah Febriansyah, Dhia Rusvita.
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