Diana
Diana is a girl name of Latin origin, meaning “Divine, heavenly”.
| Meaning | Divine, heavenly |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin |
| Pronunciation | dy-AN-uh |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic, Christian |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Diana
Diana was the Roman goddess of the hunt, the moon and wild places. Her name is generally linked to an old Indo-European root meaning 'sky' or 'divine', the same root found in Latin deus and Sanskrit deva. After the Renaissance the name came into use in Europe, and it became especially popular in the English-speaking world in the twentieth century. Diana, Princess of Wales, is its best-known modern bearer.
Is Diana a religious name?
Diana has pagan Roman roots and is not a biblical name. The goddess appears in Acts 19, where older English Bibles call the Ephesian Artemis 'Diana of the Ephesians', and Blessed Diana d'Andalò was a thirteenth-century Dominican nun.
How popular is Diana?
Widely used across Europe and the Americas, peaking in the twentieth century.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Diana mean?
Diana means 'Divine, heavenly'. It is of Latin origin.
Does Diana have a religious meaning?
Diana has pagan Roman roots and is not a biblical name. The goddess appears in Acts 19, where older English Bibles call the Ephesian Artemis 'Diana of the Ephesians', and Blessed Diana d'Andalò was a thirteenth-century Dominican nun.
How do you pronounce Diana?
Diana is pronounced dy-AN-uh.
Is Diana a boy or girl name?
Diana is usually a girl name.