Zia (name)

Zia (also spelled Ziya, Ḍiya , Dia or Diya, Arabic: ضياء) is a name of Arabic origin somewhat translating to "shine" or "light," or more closely, "luminous."

Zia also is the last part of the nation "Circassia," and in this context means "land of," e.g., Cerkes (from the Circassians) Abdullah Zia Efendi.

Notable people with this name include:

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Surname

Known as

  • Anastasia de Torby (1892–1977), also known as Lady Zia Wernher, Russian aristocrat
  • Park Ji-a (born 1972), South Korean actress also known as Zia
  • Park Ji-hye (born 1986), South Korean singer known by the stage name Zia

Fictional characters

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