Daya - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Daya

DAY-uh'DAY-uh'2 syllables
🇮🇳Hindi
Caring

MEANING

CompassionKindness

ORIGIN

Indian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'dayā' meaning compassion

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used to signify empathy and benevolence in Indian culture

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Commonly found in Indian literature and spiritual texts, emphasizing moral virtues

🇮🇱Hebrew
Soft

MEANING

Bird of prey

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Rooted in the Hebrew word 'dayyah' which refers to a type of bird

CULTURAL NOTES

Used in the context of nature and wildlife

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Has appeared in ancient Hebrew texts, often associated with strength and vision

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