Diya

Diya Meaning & Origin

About Diya
The name "Diya" is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings across different cultures. In Arabic, it means "brightness" or "light." In Hinduism, it is derived from the Sanskrit word "diya" which refers to a traditional oil lamp used in religious ceremonies. The name "Diya" is often associated with positivity, enlightenment, and the spreading of light and knowledge.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Diya are female.

Diya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -5.59% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
T
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/diya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('T', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Diya in Braille

Here's how to represent Diya in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Diya in braille

How to Spell the Name Diya in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Diya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Diya in sign language

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