Meaning and Etymology
Priya means “beloved” in Sanskrit, and is also understood as “darling”, “dear” or “sweetheart” in several Indian languages. The meaning is documented in Sanskrit name references and Hindi dictionaries.[1][2]
Origin and Language Usage
The name originates from Sanskrit.[1][4] It is widely used as a feminine given name in many Indian languages, notably Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali.[1]
Pronunciation
Standard Hindi pronunciation is rendered as /pɾɪ.ˈjɑː/ (IPA) according to the Behind the Name entry.[1] Wiktionary gives a similar IPA transcription /pɾɪ.jɑː/ for the Devanagari form प्रिया.[2]
Spellings and Variants
Native scripts include:
- Devanagari: प्रिया (Sanskrit, Hindi, Marathi)
- Tamil: பிரியா
- Telugu: ప్రియ
- Malayalam: പ്രിയാ
- Kannada: ಪ್ರಿಯಾ
- Bengali: প্রিয়া
Alternative Roman spellings recorded in name‑tracking databases are Priya, Pria, Preeya, Preya, Pryia and Priyah.[5]
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Priya mean?
Priya means ‘beloved’, ‘dear’, or ‘darling’ in Sanskrit and related Indian languages.[1][2]
In which languages is Priya used?
Priya is used as a feminine name in Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Bengali, among other Indian languages.[1]
How is Priya pronounced?
In standard Hindi it is pronounced /pɾɪ.ˈjɑː/ (IPA), and Wiktionary records it as /pɾɪ.jɑː/ for the Devanagari form प्रिया.[1][2]
Related terms
References
Follow the sources to explore the evidence and context behind this article.
- Meaning, origin and history of the name Priya - Behind the Name; https://www.behindthename.com/name/priya
- प्रिया - Wiktionary, the free dictionary; https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/
- Priya (given name); https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priya_(given_name)
- Priya, Pria or Priyah? 6 ways to spell Priya | NamePlay.org; https://nameplay.org/ways-to-spell-Priya