| How to pronounce Dua | DO + After (standard) Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable. |
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| Arabic Spelling (How to write Dua in Arabic) | دعاء |
| Quranic Nature (Learn more...) | Directly Mentioned |
| Alternate spellings of Dua | Duaa Du`a Du`aa' Doa Duoa Doua Douaa Doa Doaa Doua Douaa Duwa Duwaa Dowa Dowaa All of the above spellings are acceptable for this name. You may also create your own spelling. |
| Quranic Root (Learn more...) | D-AIN-A |
Meaning of Dua
Dua is a name for girls that’s directly mentioned in the Quran at least 16 times. It means prayer, supplication, a call made to Allah for His help and care.
Lord, grant that I may keep up the prayer, and so may my offspring. My Lord, accept my prayer. (Quran 14:40)
Do not treat being called by the Messenger like being called by one another. God knows those of you who slip away on some pretext. Let those who go against his order beware lest some affliction befall them or they receive a painful punishment. (Quran 24:63)
Man never tires of praying for the good things of life; but if bad fortune befalls him, he abandons all hope, giving himself up to despair. (Quran 41:49)
