Hindu girl name · Hindi origin

Diya

“Small oil lamp”

About the name Diya

Meaning
Small oil lamp
Origin
Hindi
Gender
Girl
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
D
Name number
3

Numerology of Diya

Creative: cheerful, expressive and sociable.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatras for Diya

Ashlesha

Naming syllable “Di” · ruled by Mercury

Pada 1234
Moon signKarka (Cancer)
DeityThe Nagas, serpent deities
SymbolA coiled serpent

Perceptive, intuitive and quick witted. Described as someone with deep insight into people.

All Ashlesha names

Purva Bhadrapada

Naming syllable “Di” · ruled by Jupiter

Pada 1234
Moon signMeena (Pisces)
DeityAja Ekapada, the one-footed fire
SymbolThe front legs of a cot

Idealistic, intense and spiritual. Traditionally linked with deep thought and a passion for causes.

All Purva Bhadrapada names
Diya starts with a traditional naming syllable of these nakshatras, so it suits a baby born in either. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Diya

What does the name Diya mean?

Diya means "Small oil lamp" and comes from Hindi.

Is Diya a boy or a girl name?

Diya is used as a girl name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Diya match?

The name Diya starts with the syllable "Di", which is a naming syllable of Ashlesha nakshatra (pada 1) and Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra (pada 4). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Diya?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Diya adds up to 3. Creative: cheerful, expressive and sociable. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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