Daya

♂ Boy

Pronounced DYE-ah /ˈdaɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit daya, 'compassion; mercy; kindness' — a cherished virtue in Hindu and Sikh thought. Usually unisex to feminine; used here for a boy, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A gentle virtue name: Daya means 'compassion; mercy' (said 'DYE-ah'). Used here for a boy — we note the context.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit daya, 'compassion; mercy; kindness' — a cherished virtue in Hindu and Sikh thought. Usually unisex to feminine; used here for a boy, which we note.

History & Origin

Daya comes from the Sanskrit daya, 'compassion; mercy,' a valued virtue in Indian tradition. It is used here for a boy; more often it is unisex or a girl's name, which we note (said 'DYE-ah').

For boys it appears very rarely in the U.S. Rare, virtue-rooted, and gentle.

Did you know? Daya is Sanskrit for 'compassion; mercy; kindness' — a cherished virtue in Hindu and Sikh thought — used here for a boy, though it is usually unisex to feminine, which we note (said 'DYE-ah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Daya — Sanskrit daya 'compassion; mercy'; usually unisex-to-feminine

Variations

DayaDayaaDaia

Nicknames

DayDee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daya mean?

Daya is Sanskrit for 'compassion; mercy; kindness,' a cherished virtue. It is used here for a boy, though it is usually unisex to feminine, which we note.

How do you pronounce Daya?

It's said DYE-ah /ˈdaɪ.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Daya a boy or girl name?

Daya is used here as a boy's name; note it is usually unisex or a girl's name.

How popular is Daya?

Daya is a rare name for boys in the U.S.