Girl name
Dua name meaning
“prayer; a plea addressed to God”
Dua means “prayer” or “a plea addressed to God.” It comes from Arabic duʿāʾ, a word encompassing calling, asking, and supplication, and is used for girls in Türkiye. Its use in Turkish expressions of goodwill connects the name with spoken prayers and words offered as wishes for another's well-being.
What does Dua mean?
Prayer; a plea addressed to God
In Turkish: Tanrı'ya yöneltilen dilek ve yakarış
In Turkish, dua describes addressing a request to God and also appears in expressions of goodwill toward someone. The name therefore carries associations of both supplication and blessing. Its Arabic source word occurs in the Quran and belongs to the central vocabulary of Islamic devotional practice.
Origin of the name Dua
Dua comes from Arabic duʿāʾ, meaning a call, request or supplication to God. In Turkish it can refer both to devotional prayer and to a blessing or good wish.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Dua in the Quran? | As a word · الدعاء · 14:39The Arabic source word duʿāʾ occurs in the Quran as supplication, including its definite form in Surah Ibrahim. |
| Starts with | D · Du |
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How to pronounce Dua
| Syllables | 2 · 3 letters · 3-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dua/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | دعا |
| Arabic | دعاء |
Is Dua a girl’s name?
Yes, Dua is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Dua does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Dua
Names with related meanings
- Betül♀Virgin
- Eliz♀God is my oath
- Hanife♀One devoted to belief in one God
- Elis♀My God is my oath
- Zahide♀Ascetic
- Lisa♀My God is an oath
- Alyadua♀Loftiness and prayer
- Hamiyet♀Protective zeal
- Saime♀A woman who fasts
- Tutku♂♀İntense desire and deep attachment
- Sacide♀One who prostrates in worship
- Sebile♀Woman devoted to God's path and goodness
FAQ about the name Dua
What is the meaning of Dua?
Dua means “prayer; a plea addressed to God”. Dua comes from Arabic duʿāʾ, meaning a call, request or supplication to God. In Turkish it can refer both to devotional prayer and to a blessing or good wish.
Is Dua a girl’s name?
Yes, Dua is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Dua in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word duʿāʾ occurs in the Quran as supplication, including its definite form in Surah Ibrahim. (e.g.: 14:39)
What is the origin of the name Dua?
Dua is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Dua have?
Dua has 2 syllables and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Dua?
Dua does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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