Priya or Pria (Sanskrit: प्रिया, lit. 'dear, beloved', IAST: Priyā) [1] is a common given name in India which is also used in Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Thailand.

Jan 8, 2026 · The name Priya is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin meaning "beloved". Priya originated in India as a name derived from the Sanskrit word for "beloved." In India, where names are often given …

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Aug 5, 2025 · Priya is a popular feminine name with roots in Sanskrit, meaning dear or beloved. It is a common name in various languages spoken in India, such as Hindi, Sanskrit, Punjabi, Tamil, and …

Jan 4, 2026 · What does Priya mean? See the popularity of the baby name Priya over time, plus its meaning, origin, common sibling names, and more in BabyCenter's Baby Names tool.

Oct 6, 2024 · Means "beloved" in Sanskrit. It appears briefly in the Puranas belonging to a daughter of King Daksha.

Jan 6, 2026 · The name Priya is primarily a female name of Indian origin that means Beloved. Click through to find out more information about the name Priya on BabyNames.com.

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Meaning of Priya - What does Priya mean? Read the name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity of the baby name Priya for girls.

Priya is a Hindu Girl Name pronounced as PREE-yah and means beloved, dear. The name Priya is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language.