name
Meaning 1
A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
diya
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/ˈdiːə/
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/ˈdiːjə/
noun
Meaning 2
A small bowl-shaped oil lamp, usually made from clay, with a cotton wick dipped in ghee or vegetable oil, often used on religious occasions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: India
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noun
Meaning 3
Alternative form of diyya.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative, uncountable
Topics: Islam, lifestyle, religion
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History
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit दिया (diyā, “earthen lamp”).
Borrowed from Hindi दिया (diyā).
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Translations
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- Hindi: दिया (diyā) — female given name