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Diana name meaning
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in 2010
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Diana mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Diana
User Submitted Origins
Latin
33%
English
30%
Greek
27%
Roman
5%
African
3%
American
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Indiana, U.S., the name Diana is of Roman origin and means "The name Diana is derived from an old Indo-European root meaning 'heavenly, divine', related to dyeus (see ZEUS). Diana was a Roman goddess of the moon, hunting, forests, and vertility & childbirth, often identified with the Greek goddess Artemis".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Diana means "Diana or Diane is a feminine given name probably derived from an Indo-European root word referring to the divine. It is the name of the Roman goddess Diana, the goddess of the hunt, forests, and childbirth. The French form of the name is Diane. In Persian Diana means 'supplier (messenger) of beneficence and wellness'".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Diana is of Jamaican origin and means "Latin origin. Luminous like the Moon. Warrior goddess of hunting. Courageous of heart".
- A user from Nigeria says the name Diana is of Roman origin and means "Heavenly divine or luminous perfect".
- A user from the United States says the name Diana is of English origin and means "Intercessor Goddess Divine".
- According to a user from India, the name Diana is of English origin and means "Divine or heavenly".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Diana means "Heavenly Divine".
- 3 people from Syrian Arab Republic and the United States agree the name Diana is of Greek origin and means "Divine".
- According to a user from Canada, the name Diana is of Roman origin and means "It is the roman version of the the Greek goddess Artemis".
- A submission from Jamaica says the name Diana means "A female who has pride, courage and the heart of a warrior".
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Di*a"na
The daughter of Jupiter and Latona; a virgin goddess who presided over hunting, chastity, and marriage; -- identified with the Greek goddess Artemis.
Etymology: L. Diana
Other Dictionary Sources
- (Roman mythology) virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; counterpart of Greek Artemis
- English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
Wiktionary
Borrowed from Late Latin Diāna, short form of Latin Dīāna, derived by syncope from Old Latin Dīvāna, equivalent to dīvus + -āna; roughly akin to Proto-Italic *deiwā (“goddess”) + Proto-Indo-European *-néh₂. Originally an Old Italic divinity of light and the moon; later identified as the Roman counterpart to Greek goddess Artemis. Cognate of Attic Greek Διώνη (Diṓnē), similarly syncopated from older Ancient Greek Διϝωνη (Diwōnē), whence via Latin Diōne is derived English Dione used in various ways across astronomy, chemistry, biology, and as a given name. From the same root Proto-Indo-European *dyúh₃onh₂- also potentially cognate to English June via Latin Jūnō.
- (Roman mythology) The daughter of Latona and Jupiter, and twin sister of Apollo; the goddess of the hunt, associated wild animals and the forest or wilderness, and an emblem of chastity; the Roman counterpart of Artemis.
- (astronomy) 78 Diana, a main belt asteroid.
- A female given name from Latin.
- A Diana monkey.
Diana was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano, Czech, Danish, Estonian, Faroese, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Middle English, Portuguese, Slovak, Spanish, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Diana
Notable Persons Named Diana
Diana
Diana was royalty. She holds the title Princess of Wales;Duchess of Rothesay([[#Titles, styles, Princess of Wales, and Duchess of Rothesay. Diana was born as the child of John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer, and Frances Shand Kydd on July 1st, 1961 in Park House, Sandringham, Norfolk, England. She passed away on August 31st, 1997.
Diana Ross
Diana Ross is a singer, actress, and record producer. She holds the title No Matter What Sign You Are" and I'm Coming Out". Her most notable accomplishments were from 1959 to present. Diana was given the name Diane Ernestine Earle Ross on March 26th, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Nayanthara
Nayanthara is an actress and model. She was most active from 2003 to present. Nayanthara was given the name Diana Mariam Kurian on November 18th, 1984 in Bangalore.
Diana Krall
Diana Krall is a jazz, traditional pop music, and bossa nova musician. She plays Piano, Steinway & Sons, and Vocals. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1993 to present. Diana was given the name Diana Jean Krall on November 16th, 1964 in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada.
Diana Penty
Diana Penty is a model and actress. Her ongoing career started in 2005. Diana was born on November 2nd, 1985 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Diana Dors
Diana Dors was an actress. She has been prominent since 1947. Diana was given the name Diana Mary Fluck on October 23rd, 1931 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England. Diana is also known as Diana d'Ors. She passed away on May 4th, 1984.
- Diana GabaldonWriter
- Diana TaurasiBasketball Player
- Diana MuldaurActor
- Diana HylandActress
- Naomi JuddSinger-songwriter
- Diana HaydenModel (people)
- Diana CanovaActress
- Diana DamrauOpera Singer
- Wynter GordonSinger-songwriter
- Diana VickersMusician
- Diana DeGarmoSinging
- Diana BarrymoreStage
- Diana Baumrind
- Diana DeGetteOffice Holder
Notable Persons With the Last Name Diana
Notable Persons With the Last Name Diana
Diana
Diana was royalty. She holds the title Princess of Wales;Duchess of Rothesay([[#Titles, styles, Princess of Wales, and Duchess of Rothesay. Diana was born as the child of John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer, and Frances Shand Kydd on July 1st, 1961 in Park House, Sandringham, Norfolk, England. She passed away on August 31st, 1997.
Mike Diana
Mike Diana is a comics creator.
Giuseppe Diana
Giuseppe was born on July 4th, 1958. He left this life on March 19th, 1994.
Aimo Diana
Aimo Diana is a soccer player for the Brescia Calcio, Hellas Verona F.C., S.S.D. Parma Calcio 1913, A.S.D. Reggio Calabria, U.C. Sampdoria, U.S. Città di Palermo, Torino F.C., AC Bellinzona, A.C. Lumezzane, A.C. Trento S.C.S.D., Italy national under-21 football team, and Italy national footba. Aimo was born on January 2nd, 1978 in Brescia, Italy.
Ed Diana
Ed Diana is a County executive, Orange County, and New York.
Raffaele Diana
Raffaele was born in 1953.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Diana | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 74.34% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 1.52% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 5.53% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.00% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 17.31% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Diana
People with the last name Diana are most frequently White or Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Diana
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| #23 | Girl Names Unique to the West Coast |