dua
/ˈduː.ə/
dua is the alternative spelling of du'a'.
Meaning of du'a'
Noun
du'a' (countable and uncountable, plural du'a's)
- A prayer; (specifically), a private prayer by an individual said in addition to the five daily prayers of Islam.
- Ramy murmured a quiet du'a, and they traipsed through the gate.2022, R. F. Kuang, Babel, Harper Voyager 2023, p. 251
- Synonyms:
- supplication
Proper noun capitalized: Dua
Dua (plural Duas)
- A surname from Punjabi, of Sikh usage.
- A female given name from Albanian.
- Dua Lipa, b. 1995
Forms of dua
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | duas |
| Proper noun | |
| plural | Duas |
Origin of dua
Transliteration of Punjabi ਦੂਆ (dūā) for the Indian surname.
Words formed from dua
Words that rhyme with dua
Questions about dua
- What does dua mean?
- Dua means a surname from Punjabi, of Sikh usage.
- What is dua the alternative spelling of?
- Dua is the alternative spelling of du'a'.
- What part of speech is dua?
- Dua is a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce dua?
- Dua is pronounced /ˈduː.ə/.
Words near dua in the dictionary
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