Darya
Darya is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Sea, great river”.
| Meaning | Sea, great river |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | دریا |
| Pronunciation | dar-YAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Afghanistan, Central Asia |
Meaning and origin of Darya
Darya is the Persian word for the sea, and it also names great rivers, such as the Amu Darya of Central Asia. For a girl, it suggests depth and a generous spirit. Families in Iran, Tajikistan and Afghanistan favour it, and Turkish Derya grows from the very same word. The Russian Darya, or Daria, sounds alike but reached Russian by a different, Greek-Persian path.
Is Darya a Muslim name?
In practice, Darya is a Muslim name in Iran, Afghanistan and Central Asia, chosen for its meaning of the sea.
How popular is Darya?
It is common in Iran and Afghanistan, and Turkish families use the equivalent Derya.
Gifts with the name Darya
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Spellings and variants of Darya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Darya mean?
Darya means 'Sea, great river'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Darya a Muslim name?
In practice, Darya is a Muslim name in Iran, Afghanistan and Central Asia, chosen for its meaning of the sea.
How do you pronounce Darya?
Darya is pronounced dar-YAH.
Is Darya a boy or girl name?
Darya is usually a girl name.