Girl name
Doa name meaning
“a supplication addressed to God”
Doa is a feminine name meaning a supplication addressed to God. It comes through Malay from the Arabic word duʿāʾ, which denotes an invocation or appeal to God. The same word is used both for this act of supplication and as a personal name.
What does Doa mean?
A supplication addressed to God
In Indonesian: permohonan yang ditujukan kepada Tuhan
Origin and cultural usage of Doa
Doa comes through Malay from Arabic duʿāʾ. The word denotes an invocation or supplication to God and is also used as a personal name.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Doa in Islam and the Quran
Doa does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (الدعاء) does, for example in QS Ibrahim [14]: 39.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Doa
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Doa, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Doa: a supplication addressed to God
- Masyita: female hairdresser
- Anisya: friendly, pleasant as a companion
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Meaning of each word
- Doa: a supplication addressed to God
- Syaadah: happiness and well-being
- Amah: female servant
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Doa Maghfiroh
Meaning of each word
- Doa: a supplication addressed to God
- Maghfiroh: forgiveness, pardon
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Meaning of each word
- Nabiha: intelligent, distinguished
- Doa: a supplication addressed to God
- Saripah: noble, possessing honor
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Doa Masita
Meaning of each word
- Doa: a supplication addressed to God
- Masita: hair-comber
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Meaning of each word
- Doa: a supplication addressed to God
- Husna: best; most beautiful
- Syifa: recovery from illness
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How to pronounce Doa
| Syllables | 2 · 3 letters · 3-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /doa/ |
| Arabic script | دعاء |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦺꦴꦲ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮧᮃ |
Is Doa a girl’s name?
Yes, Doa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 25% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Doa ranks #2,073 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Doa
Names with related meanings
- Astuti♀Praise, an expression of reverence
- Setia♂♀Steadfast in loyalty
- Setiawati♀A loyal woman
- Christina♀Follower of Christ
- Kristina♀Follower of Christ
- Mutia♀Obedient, dutiful
- Setya♂♀Faithful, steadfast in truth
- Hanifah♀Steadfast in upright faith
- Setyawati♀Faithful woman
- Subekti♂♀Good devotion
- Setyowati♀One possessing faithfulness
- Christine♀One who believes in Christ
FAQ about the name Doa
What is the meaning of Doa?
Doa means a supplication addressed to God. Doa comes through Malay from Arabic duʿāʾ. The word denotes an invocation or supplication to God and is also used as a personal name.
Is Doa a girl’s name?
Yes, Doa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 25% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Doa?
Doa is of Arabic and Malay origin.
Is the name Doa in the Quran?
Doa does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (الدعاء) does, for example in QS Ibrahim [14]: 39.
How many syllables does Doa have?
Doa has 2 syllables (Do-a) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Doa?
Doa ranks #2,073 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Doa?
Some ideas: Doa Masyita Anisya; Doa Syaadah Amah; Doa Maghfiroh.
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