प्रिया
Priya
(priyā)Beloved; the dear one; one who brings joy
Full Meaning
Priyā means "dear, beloved, pleasing, cherished." From the same root as "pleasure" and "joy." Every time someone says this name, they are literally saying "the beloved one." It is one of the most common Sanskrit names in India precisely because its meaning is embedded so directly in its syllables.
Etymology
From the root prī (प्री) — to please, to love, to be joyful, to gratify. Priyā is "the one who brings joy" or "the beloved one."
Usage in Sanskrit Texts
Priyā appears in Sanskrit literature as an epithet of Lakshmi (beloved of Vishnu) and Sita (beloved of Rama). In everyday usage, it is one of the most warmly resonant names in Sanskrit.
प्रिया — The beloved. A name that is also a complete sentence: "You are dear."
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