Diya (name)
Diya is a feminine given name and a surname. It is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘diyam’ which means ‘light’ or ‘lamp’. The name Diya symbolizes enlightenment, knowledge, and wisdom. It is also associated with the Hindu goddess of knowledge, Saraswati.
Notable people with the name are as follows:
Given name
- Diya (actress) or Diya Sharma, Indian actress
- Diya Beeltah, Mauritian model
- Diya Kumari, Indian politician
- Diya Siddique, Bangladeshi archer
Surname
- Oladipo Diya, Nigerian general