Dunya
/DUN-ya/ Western Female
Meaning & Origin
Dunya is a Western name meaning "Dunya generally means "world" or "earth." It often carries connotations of the temporal, worldly life, as opposed to the afterlife.". The name "Dunya" is derived from the Arabic word دُنْيَا (dunyā) meaning "world," "earth," or "life."
Quick Facts
Language Western
Gender Female
Phonetic DUN-ya
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as DUN-ya. Keep the original Western phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Dunya
- · Dunya Mikhail - Iraqi-American poet
- · Dunya Yavuz - Turkish Cypriot politician
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