Dunja
Serbian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Dunja
Dunja is a feminine name meaning "world" or "universe," derived from the Arabic word "dunyā" (دنيا), which refers to the earthly realm or temporal world in Islamic philosophy.
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Etymology
Dunja is a feminine name meaning "world" or "universe," derived from the Arabic word "dunyā" (دنيا), which refers to the earthly realm or temporal world in Islamic philosophy.
The name is primarily used in Slavic Muslim-majority regions, particularly among Bosnian, Serbian, and other South Slavic populations, reflecting historical Ottoman Islamic influence in the Balkans.
Dunja currently ranks #5,591 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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