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Diana

Meaning: probably 'divine, heavenly' · Origin: Latin · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

The Roman goddess of the moon and the hunt; the name is probably related to Latin divus, 'divine'.

Famous people named Diana

Diana, Princess of Wales
Diana Ross (singer)

Nicknames

Di, Dee

Variants & related names

Diane, Dianna

Diana name art

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FAQ

What does the name Diana mean?

Diana means “probably 'divine, heavenly'”. It comes from Latin.

Is Diana a popular name?

Yes — Diana has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Diana?

Di, Dee.

What are other forms of Diana?

Diane, Dianna.

Similar names

Clara · Julia · Natalia · Olive · Vivian · June

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.