Duaa
دعاءSupplication or prayer
Girl namesMeaning of Duaa
Supplication or prayer
About the name Duaa
Duaa comes from the Arabic verbal noun of “to call.” The word can mean a call or request and is commonly used for supplication to God. Translating it only as “prayer” misses some of that range; “invocation” or “supplication” is more precise in the religious sense.
At a glance
- Usage
- Girl names
- Origin
- Arabic
- First Arabic letter
- د
- Arabic letters
- 4
- Pronunciation guide
- Duaa
How to write and say Duaa
- In Arabic
- دعاء
- In Latin letters
- Duaa
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Duaa?
- It carries a clear connection to supplication in Arabic usage.
- Explain that the underlying word can also mean a call; context makes the religious sense clear.
Sources & further reading
Wiktionary · دعاء ↗Questions about Duaa
What does Duaa mean?
Supplication or prayer
How do you write Duaa in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are دعاء in Arabic and Duaa in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Duaa?
We have not recorded a verified alternative spelling yet. Transliteration can still vary between languages.
How is Duaa pronounced?
Our approximate guide is Duaa. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.
Is Duaa the same as ritual prayer?
Not exactly. Duʿāʾ is commonly a supplication or invocation, while the Arabic word can also mean a call or request.