Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Dua is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning 'prayer, supplication' — from the Arabic duʿāʾ (invocation, prayer directed toward God). It is one of the most intimate forms of worship in Islamic tradition — a personal conversation between the believer and the divine.
Albanian-British pop star Dua Lipa — one of the world's most successful musicians — brought this Arabic prayer name to global mainstream awareness. Her parents chose it for its beautiful meaning of prayer and spiritual connection. For Muslim families, Dua carries the profound intimacy of personal supplication; for others, it's a rare, musical name with an inspiring origin story.