ThinkabaraPriya: meaning and origin
Priya
“Beloved, dear”
- Gender
- 👧 Girl
- Origin
- 🪷 Sanskrit / Indian
- Letters · syllables
- 5 · 1
- Starts with
- P
About the name Priya
Priya is a girl’s name from the Sanskrit / Indian tradition. Its meaning is “beloved, dear”. Names from Sanskrit and Indian languages — like Maya, Arjun, Priya and Ravi.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
More names with a similar meaning: names that mean love or beloved.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Sanskrit / Indian names
- Anika 👧Grace; also a Scandinavian form of Anna · Sanskrit / Indian
- Kavya 👧Poetry · Sanskrit / Indian
- Kiran 🧒Ray of light · Sanskrit / Indian
- Lila 👧Play; also linked to the lilac flower · Sanskrit / Indian
- Maya 👧Illusion; also linked to Maia, a Greek goddess of spring · Sanskrit / Indian
Sibling name ideas (Sanskrit / Indian, boys)
- Arjun 👦Bright, shining; the hero of the Mahabharata · Sanskrit / Indian
- Dev 👦God, divine · Sanskrit / Indian
- Ravi 👦Sun · Sanskrit / Indian
- Rohan 👦Ascending · Sanskrit / Indian
More girl names starting with P
- Paisley 👧From the Scottish town of Paisley; also the swirly pattern · Scottish
- Paloma 👧Dove · Spanish
- Penelope 👧Weaver; the faithful wife of Odysseus · Greek
- Peyton 👧Fighting man’s estate; from an English surname · English
- Phoebe 👧Bright, shining · Greek
- Piper 👧Pipe player · English
- Poppy 👧The red poppy flower · English
- Primrose 👧First rose; the early spring flower · English
Questions and answers
What does the name Priya mean?
Priya is a name of Sanskrit / Indian origin. It means: beloved, dear.
Is Priya a boy or girl name?
Priya is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Priya have?
Priya has 5 letters and about 1 syllable.