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Nama Damiya
What does the name Damiya mean and what is its correct spelling?
Short answer
The name Damiya has several spelling variations because it is transliterated from other languages, and its meaning depends on the original Arabic spelling.
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- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Soal Jawab Agama
- Topic
- Other
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The name Damiya has several spelling variations because it is transliterated from other languages, and its meaning depends on the original Arabic spelling. The spelling دامياء means goodness and blessing, while دامية is a place name in Jordan, دمياء is a type of tree, and دمي or داميا means bleeding. The name need not be changed; it is enough to correct the spelling to follow Arabic pronunciation, as religion does not prohibit a name so long as its meaning is not bad.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Yang betul ejaan دامياء bermaksud kebaikan dan keberkatan.
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How to cite
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Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Nama Damiya”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/soaljawab/nama-damiya/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/meaning-of-the-name-damiya-spelling/