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Diana: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Diana · 2 syllables

Everything about the name Diana: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.

Meaning

«Divine, goddess of the hunt»

Gender

Girl

Origin

Latin

Popularity

86 out of 100

Where Diana is popular

  • UkraineTop 30
  • RussiaTop 30
  • Italy#29

Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.

About the Name Diana

Diana draws on Latin tradition and is generally taken to mean "Divine, goddess of the hunt." As a girl's name it balances heritage with everyday familiarity.

The name is pronounced Diana and carries 2 syllables. Diana is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Діана, Диана.

Today Diana is a well-loved favorite, scoring 86 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as faith.

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Variants & Related Spellings

ДіанаДиана

FAQ

What does the name Diana mean?+

The name Diana means "Divine, goddess of the hunt".

What is the origin of the name Diana?+

Diana is a name of Latin origin.

Is Diana a girl or boy name?+

Diana is traditionally a girl name.

How do you pronounce Diana?+

Diana is pronounced Diana (2 syllables).

Is Diana a popular name?+

Diana is a well-loved favorite, scoring 86 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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