Where does “Priya” come from?

Priya is an English word derived from Sanskrit प्रिया, meaning "beloved" or "dear."

Priya (English): 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 ________"

Definitions

  1. 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 ________"

Ancestry of “Priya”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Sanskritप्रियाwife
Every word from Sanskrit प्रिया