"Priya" meaning in English

See Priya in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Sanskrit प्रिया (priyā). Doublet of Frigg (and variants). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|sa|प्रिया}} Sanskrit प्रिया (priyā) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Priya
  1. A female given name from India. A common Hindu female name which means beloved. It is usually used in conjunction with another name, mostly those of gods to imply "beloved of ________". Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Priya-en-name-VN9k0ybX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 87 13 Disambiguation of English undefined derivations: 87 13 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 86 14 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 89 11
  2. Hindu surname.
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