Indian name meaning
Dua
♀ GirlDua · 1 syllable
A prayer
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| D | u | a |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 1 |
4 + 6 + 1 = 11, then 1 + 1 = 2. So Dua carries the name number 2.
About the name Dua
Dua is a girl's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A prayer.”
Spoken aloud it is Dua — 1 syllable. Dua is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dua mean?
Dua means “A prayer.” It is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Is Dua a boy or a girl name?
Dua is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Dua?
Dua is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Dua?
Dua has 1 syllable and is said as Dua.
What is the numerology number of the name Dua?
In the Chaldean system, Dua has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Dua a common name in India?
Dua does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Dua?
For a brother to Dua, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Danial, Dawood, Qasim or Yusuf all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Dua?
Joshua share Dua's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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