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Diana

“divine”

About the name Diana

Diana is a Latin girl’s name meaning ‘divine’. It is derived from the Latin ‘diviana’, related to ‘divus’, divine. In Roman religion Diana is associated with the moon, hunting and wild animals, and was identified with the Greek goddess Artemis. Diana, Princess of Wales, known as Princess Diana, was a prominent humanitarian figure who campaigned against landmines and for people living with HIV. The name is used in English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and the Slavic languages.

Meaning
divine
Origin
Latin
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
dee-AN-ah(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Diane
  • Dianna

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Middle names for Diana

  • Diana Marie
  • Diana Rose
  • Diana Claire
  • Diana Lynn
  • Diana Ann

Questions about Diana

What does Diana mean?
Diana is a Latin name meaning "divine".
How do you pronounce Diana?
Diana is pronounced dee-AN-ah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
What are variants of Diana?
Variants of Diana include Diane, Dianna.

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