Dhivya
Dhivya is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin, meaning “Divine, heavenly”.
| Meaning | Divine, heavenly |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Tamil |
| Written as | திவ்யா |
| Pronunciation | DHIV-yah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore |
Meaning and origin of Dhivya
Dhivya is a South Indian spelling of Divya, from the Sanskrit divya, 'heavenly, divine', related to div, 'sky, heaven'. The extra h reflects how the Tamil letter த is often romanised. The name is especially common in Tamil Nadu, where Divya and Dhivya were among the most familiar girls' names for women born in the 1980s and 1990s.
Is Dhivya a Hindu name?
Dhivya is used by Hindu families. The word divya is common in Hindu devotional language, as in the Divya Desams, the 108 sacred Vishnu temples praised by the Tamil Alvar poets.
How popular is Dhivya?
Common among Tamil families in India and the diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dhivya mean?
Dhivya means 'Divine, heavenly'. It is of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin.
Is Dhivya a Hindu name?
Dhivya is used by Hindu families. The word divya is common in Hindu devotional language, as in the Divya Desams, the 108 sacred Vishnu temples praised by the Tamil Alvar poets.
How do you pronounce Dhivya?
Dhivya is pronounced DHIV-yah.
Is Dhivya a boy or girl name?
Dhivya is usually a girl name.