Dunia

♂ Boy

Pronounced DOO-nee-uh /ˈduː.ni.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic dunya (Dunia), 'the world; worldly life; the here and now.' A word name more often given to girls, used here for a boy.Low

In 30 seconds: A meaningful Arabic name: Dunia means 'the world' (said 'DOO-nee-uh'). Expansive and warm.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic dunya (Dunia), 'the world; worldly life; the here and now.' A word name more often given to girls, used here for a boy.

U.S. rank (2024)#11253

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Dunia is Arabic for 'the world; the here and now' (dunya). A warm, expansive word name — more often a girl's name, used here for a boy, which we note. Rare in the U.S. (said 'DOO-nee-uh').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, warm, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Dunia comes from the Arabic dunya, 'the world; worldly life' — an expansive word name, more often given to girls, used here for a boy (said 'DOO-nee-uh').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Dunia — Arabic dunya 'the world'; cross-sex

Variations

DunyaDoniaDounia

Nicknames

DunNia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dunia mean?

Dunia is Arabic for 'the world; worldly life' (dunya).

How do you pronounce Dunia?

It's said DOO-nee-uh /ˈduː.ni.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dunia a boy or girl name?

Here Dunia is used as a boy's name; note it is more often a girl's name.

How popular is Dunia?

Dunia is a rare name for boys in the U.S.