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Priya

Girl · Indian · Medium name

Meaning
Beloved; dear
Pronunciation
PREE-yuh
Origin
Indian

From Sanskrit 'priya' meaning beloved or dear.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ModernClassicInternational

Languages in use: Sanskrit, Hindi

Commonly used in: United States, South Asia, India

Alternate spellings

  • PriaSanskrit / Hindi

    Short form.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Sanskrit Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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