Hindu Heritage • Baby Girl Name
Priya प्रिया
Baby Girl
Sanskrit Origin
3 Syllables
Name Meaning
“Dearly beloved, deeply cherished maiden”
Coming from rich Sanskrit roots, this lovely Hindu girl name means dearly beloved and deeply cherished maiden. Girls with this sweet name are often known for being kind, caring, and joyful. Connected to the Kanya rashi and Hasta nakshatra, modern Indian parents simply adore it because it is short, sounds very pretty, and carries so much love.
Vedic Astrology & Numerology Profile
Auspicious astrological alignments and mathematical vibrations for Priya.
Rashi (Moon Sign)
Kanya
(Virgo)
Maiden (कन्या) • Ruler: Mercury (Budh)
Nakshatra (Birth Star)
Hasta
Lunar mansion governing innate personality and life direction
Chaldean Numerology
Number 4
Ancient Vedic sound resonance vibration (1 to 8)
Pythagorean Numerology
Number 6
Sequential alphabetical order calculation (1 to 9)
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Matching Sibling Names
Charming brother and sister names that pair naturally with Priya:
Pramoda (Boy)
Delight, cheerfulness, and joyful divine optimism
Prabhanjanasuta (Boy)
Mighty son of the tempestuous cosmic wind
Pugazh (Boy)
Glorious renown earned through selfless duty and sacrifice
Pradyumna (Boy)
Mighty and handsome son of Lord Krishna and Rukmini
Parantapa (Boy)
Fierce vanquisher of external and internal demonic foes
Padmapriya (Girl)
One who cherishes the sacred lotus of enlightenment
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