Diya (name) explained

Diya
Gender:	Female
Origin:	Indian
Meaning:	Light, lamp

Diya is a feminine given name and a surname. It is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘diyam’ which means ‘light’ or ‘lamp’. The name Diya symbolizes enlightenment, knowledge, and wisdom. It is also associated with the Hindu goddess of knowledge, Saraswati.^[1]

Notable people with the name are as follows:

Given name

• Diya (actress) or Diya Sharma (born 1985), Indian actress
• Diya Beeltah (born 1988), Mauritian model
• Diya Kumari (born 1971), Indian politician
• Diya Siddique (born 2004), Bangladeshi archer

Surname

• Oladipo Diya (born 1944), Nigerian general

Notes and References

1. Web site: Diya Name Meaning and Origin . 2023-03-08 . babys.name.