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Arya

Girl · Indian · Short name

Meaning
Noble, honorable, of the noble
Pronunciation
AR-yuh
Origin
Indian

From Sanskrit meaning noble or honorable.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ModernClassicInternational

Languages in use: Sanskrit, Hindi, English

Commonly used in: India, United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • AriaItalian / English

    Related form.

Cultural associations

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  • Arya Stark

    Fictional

    Character in George R. R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire'.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Sanskrit Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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