Girl
Latin
3 syllables
Diana
dy-AN-ah
/daɪˈænə/
"Goddess of the moon" — radiant, independent, and born to lead
Diana belongs to mythology's most vivid figures: the Roman goddess of the hunt, the moon, and wild nature — swift, independent, eternally untamed. The name passed from ancient worship into general use across the Roman Empire, and has been carried by queens, princesses, and one of the most photographed women in history. Princess Diana's compassion and tragic death created a generation of reverent bearers, and the name continues to rise.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesDi - a - na
GenderGirl
OriginLatin
Root WordDivus
MeaningDivine, heavenly; goddess of the hunt
PopularityPopular
Peak Year1950
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayJune 9
Nicknames
DiDeeDidiAna
About the Name Diana
Diana derives from the Latin 'divus,' meaning divine or heavenly. As the name of the Roman goddess of the hunt, moon, and wild nature, it carries associations of independence, strength, and cosmic power.
Diana was one of Rome's most important goddesses — a huntress who roamed the forests with her bow, presided over the moon, and protected women in childbirth. She was the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Artemis.
Diana has been rising in the 2010s and 2020s, ranking around #85 in the US. It is extremely popular in Latin America and Southern Europe.
Diana Rose, Diana Grace, Diana Marie, Diana Victoria, and Diana Elena are all elegant combinations.
Di is the most classic nickname, famously associated with Princess Diana. Dee and Didi are used informally. Ana draws from the name's ending.
Diana, Princess of Wales, died in 1997 at age 36. Her work with AIDS patients, landmine victims, and the homeless reshaped how royalty engaged with the public. Her sons William and Harry have both cited her as their primary inspiration.
Personality of Diana
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Diana
Creativity
78%
Elegance
90%
Independence
92%
Intelligence
86%
Strength
90%
Warmth
78%
Famous People Named Diana
P
Princess Diana
Diana, Princess of Wales — 'The People's Princess' whose compassion, style, and tragic death made her one of the most beloved figures of the 20th century
D
Diana Ross
American Motown legend, lead singer of The Supremes, one of the most successful female musicians of all time
D
Diana Rigg
British actress Dame Diana Rigg, acclaimed for The Avengers and Game of Thrones
W
Wonder Woman (Diana Prince)
DC Comics' Amazon princess and warrior, one of the most iconic female superheroes in the world
Middle Names for Diana
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Diana
Diana Rose
Diana Grace
Diana Marie
Diana Lynn
Diana Elise
Diana Victoria
Diana Elena
Diana Sophia
Diana Jade
Diana Nicole
Diana Louise
Diana Frances
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History of Diana
Ancient Rome
Diana is one of Rome's most worshipped deities — goddess of the hunt, wild animals, the moon, and childbirth
1559
Diana de Poitiers, mistress of King Henry II of France, is one of the Renaissance era's most powerful women
1961
Diana Ross and The Supremes form in Detroit, beginning one of music history's most successful careers
1981
Lady Diana Spencer marries Prince Charles, beginning one of history's most watched and most tragic royal stories
1997
Princess Diana dies in a Paris car crash at 36 — her humanitarian legacy lives on through her sons and countless foundations
Numerology & Symbolism of Diana
2
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Cancer
2
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Silver
💎
Lucky Stone
Moonstone
🌸
Lucky Flower
White Lily
Diana Around the World
How Diana is written in different languages and scripts
ديانا
Arabic
ダイアナ
Japanese
Диана
Russian
다이애나
Korean
戴安娜
Chinese
Ντιάνα
Greek
डायना
Hindi
דיאנה
Hebrew
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