Priya

Priya Meaning & Origin

About Priya
The name Priya is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly used in India. It means "beloved" or "dear" in English. Priya is a name often given to girls and is associated with qualities such as love, affection, and endearment. It reflects the idea of being cherished and valued, emphasizing the importance of love and emotional connections.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Priya are female.

Priya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 0.83% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P600
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R IY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/priya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Priya in Braille

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

The name Priya in braille

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

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

The name Priya in sign language

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