Priya

What does Priya mean?

Priya is an affectionate choice connected with Sanskrit priya, meaning dear or beloved. The source is the underlying adjective; our catalog uses the feminine name spelling प्रिया. Compare Prem if the meaning matters more to you than a particular ending.

Lexical source: Wiktionary: प्रिय. How we use sources.

Spelling and pronunciation

Our name spelling is प्रिया, Priya. The dictionary headword प्रिय is the underlying adjective, so its spelling and pronunciation entry should not be mistaken for the complete feminine name.

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Rashi association

Kanya (Virgo)

A syllable-based naming association, not a birth-chart calculation.

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