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DahmaIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Bitter Grief

Pronunciation: D-ahm-a

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Name
Dahma
Meaning
Bitter Grief
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
D-ahm-a
Lucky Number
5
5
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Dahma mean?

Dahma is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Bitter Grief". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: D-ahm-a. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

Dahma

اسلامی نام جس کا مطلب ہے Bitter Grief

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Dahma

اسم عربي يعني Bitter Grief

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

D-ahm-a

IPA

/d/a/h/m/a/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Dahma is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Bitter Grief. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

5

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

BlackPurple

Lucky Stone

Amethyst

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Those with a life path number 3 are creative, artistic, and socially gifted.

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateSensitiveS = SincereH = Humble

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes deep connection with Allah and the pain of separation from Him.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Dahma is not commonly used as a personal name in the Islamic world, but it does carry cultural significance in Arabic poetry and literature. It is used to depict the intense emotion of loss and sorrow, often associated with the pain of separation from loved ones or the memory of past experiences.
In the Islamic context, the name Dahma holds deep spiritual significance as it reminds us of the importance of maintaining a strong connection with Allah. The feeling of 'bitter grief' represents the regret and sadness one may feel when they realize they have strayed from their faith or disobeyed Allah's commands. This name is a reminder to constantly strive towards drawing closer to Allah and avoiding actions that lead to separation and regret.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

The name Dahma is mentioned in the works of Ibn Kathir, a prominent Islamic historian and scholar, in his book Al-Bidayah wa-l-Nihayah.

14th century

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Dahma

Bitter Grief

🇵🇰Urdu

Dahma

اسلامی نام جس کا مطلب ہے Bitter Grief

🇸🇦Arabic

Dahma

اسم عربي يعني Bitter Grief

🇮🇳Hindi

Dahma

इस्लामी नाम जिसका अर्थ है Bitter Grief

🇦🇫Pashto

Dahma

اسلامي نوم چې معنی یې ده Bitter Grief

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