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Priya: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“beloved; dear”

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پریا

प्रिया

Priya (پریا, Sanskrit प्रिया) is a Hindu girl’s name that means “beloved; dear”. Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary, priyā.

Priya at a glance

Meaning: beloved; dear
Gender: Girl
Origin: Sanskrit
Faith: Hindu
Say it: pree-ya
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: P · پ

Meaning of Priya

In English: beloved; dear
اردو میں معنی: پیاری، محبوبہ

Origin and history of Priya

Sanskrit priyā, 'beloved'.

Base wordSanskrit priyā

How to say and write Priya

Say it: pree-ya2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Priya
Urdu: پریا
Original script: प्रिया
Other spellings: Priyaa
Themes: Kindness

Sibling names for Priya

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Names like Priya

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Questions about the name Priya

What does the name Priya mean?

Priya means “beloved; dear”. In Urdu: پیاری، محبوبہ. Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary (1899).

Is Priya a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Priya is a girl’s name.

Is Priya a Hindu name?

Yes. Priya is used by Hindu families. It is of Sanskrit origin. Sanskrit priyā, 'beloved'.

How do you pronounce Priya?

Say it “pree-ya”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Priya in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Priya is written پریا. In its original script: प्रिया.

What are other spellings of Priya?

Priya is also spelled Priyaa.

Is the meaning of Priya verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.