name
Indian
Priya
PREE-yah
/ˈpriːjɑː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
priya
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Sanskrit (India/widespread)
- Meaning
- Beloved; dear; cherished
- Gender
- female
Pronunciation tips
Extremely common across India; also popular in diaspora communities
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