Priyaप्रिया
Priyā · traditionally used for girls
“Beloved; dear”
MW priya: "beloved, dear to, liked, favourite, wanted, own" (RV). Apte: "Dear, beloved, liked, welcome, favourite."
Starting sound and where it falls
Priya begins with Pri — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Pri open Uttara Phalguni pada 4. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Priya Dutt (former MP).
Cultural context
Evokes tender affection, a warm classical word for someone dearly loved.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Priya mean?
Priya (Priyā) is attested as “Beloved; dear.” MW priya: "beloved, dear to, liked, favourite, wanted, own" (RV). Apte: "Dear, beloved, liked, welcome, favourite."
Which nakshatra sound does Priya fit?
Priya begins with the sound Pri, which opens Uttara Phalguni pada 4. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Priya a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Priya is traditionally used for girls.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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