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Dunya

Quick answerDunya means "world" or "worldly life" and derives from the Arabic word دنيا (dunyā), rooted in the Semitic language family.

Russian · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#3,925
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2024
Syllables2
OriginRussian
LanguageRussian
CultureRussian, Arabic
ReligionIslam
Letters5
Numerology2 Chaldean 8
Global rank#73

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Dunya

Dunya means "world" or "worldly life" and derives from the Arabic word دنيا (dunyā), rooted in the Semitic language family.

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Etymology

Dunya means "world" or "worldly life" and derives from the Arabic word دنيا (dunyā), rooted in the Semitic language family. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic contexts, where it carries spiritual significance referring to the temporal world as opposed to the afterlife (akhirah).

Dunya currently ranks #3,925 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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