Diya (name)
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Indian |
| Meaning | light,lamp |
Diya is a feminine given name and a surname. It is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘diyam’ which means ‘light’ or ‘lamp’. The name Diya symbolizes enlightenment, knowledge, and wisdom. It is also associated with the Hindu goddess of knowledge, Saraswati.[1]
Notable people with the name are as follows:
Given name[edit]
- Diya (actress) or Diya Sharma (born 1985), Indian actress
- Diya Beeltah (born 1988), Mauritian model
- Diya Kumari (born 1971), Indian politician
- Diya Siddique (born 2004), Bangladeshi archer
Surname[edit]
- Oladipo Diya (born 1944), Nigerian general
References[edit]
- ^ "Diya name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
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