Arabic · Girl name
Diya
“light, glow”
About the name Diya
Diya is given here as an Arabic name, from Arabic Diya, meaning ‘light’ or ‘glow’, as in the Arabic Diya al-Din, ‘light of the faith’. The same spelling also names the small oil lamp used in Hindu festivals as a symbol of light, especially during Diwali, when rows of lamps are lit in homes and temples. As a result Diya is given to girls in both Muslim and Hindu families, particularly in India and Pakistan.
- Meaning
- light, glow
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- DEE-yah(2 syl.)
Middle names for Diya
- Diya Rose
- Diya Marie
- Diya Lynn
- Diya Amina
Questions about Diya
- What does Diya mean?
- Diya is an Arabic name meaning "light, glow".
- How do you pronounce Diya?
- Diya is pronounced DEE-yah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Diya?
- Variants of Diya include Dhiya, Dya.
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