👧 Diya — Name Meaning & Origin

Diya

“Lamp”

Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Mauritius, Fiji, Réunion
RashiMeen (Pisces)
NakshatraPurva Bhadrapada (pada 4) · syllable “Di”
Numerology3 — creative, cheerful and expressive
Letters4 · starts with D
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Diya?

Diya means "Lamp" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Diya a boy or girl name?

Diya is a girl's name.

Which religion is the name Diya from?

Diya is used as a Hindu name in India, Nepal, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Mauritius, Fiji, Réunion.

What is the rashi of the name Diya?

By its first syllable "Di", Diya belongs to Meen (Pisces) rashi and Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra (pada 4), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Diya?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Diya adds up to 3, linked with being creative, cheerful and expressive.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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