What does the name Priya mean?

The first name Priya means “beloved, dear”.

Where does the name Priya come from?

Priya has its roots in Sanskrit/Indian.

Priya is a feminine first name (a girls' name).

Priya is a fairly common first name.

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“beloved, dear”

Origin: Sanskrit/Indian
Syllables: 2
Popularity: 67 of 100Popular
Famous bearers: Priya Anjali Rai Priya Anand Priya Prakash Varrier Priya Rajvansh Priya Gill Priya Dutt Priya Tendulkar Priya Raman Priya Cooper Priya Banerjee

Priya is a feminine first name meaning “beloved, dear”, with roots in Sanskrit/Indian. The name has 2 syllables. It is fairly common.

What does the name Priya mean?: The first name Priya means “beloved, dear”.
Where does the name Priya come from?: Priya has its roots in Sanskrit/Indian.
Is Priya a girls' or boys' name?: Priya is a feminine first name (a girls' name).
How popular is Priya?: Priya is a fairly common first name.

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