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Diya

Girl · Indian · Short name

Meaning
Lamp, light, splendor
Pronunciation
DEE-yuh
Origin
Indian

From Sanskrit meaning a lamp or light.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ModernInternationalSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Sanskrit, Hindi, English

Commonly used in: India, United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • DiyahSanskrit / Hindi

    Variant spelling.

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Sources for this record

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

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