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Daya (name) means a unisex given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "compassion" or "kindness.". Example: “Daya volunteered at the shelter every weekend.”

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A unisex given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "compassion" or "kindness."
"Daya volunteered at the shelter every weekend."
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Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit दया (dayā, “pity, mercy, compassion”).

Origin: Sanskrit

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What does “Daya” mean?
The word “Daya” means a unisex given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "compassion" or "kindness.".
How do you use “Daya” in a sentence?
Here is “Daya” used in a sentence: “Daya volunteered at the shelter every weekend.”
What part of speech is “Daya”?
“Daya” is a name.
What is the meaning of Daya?
"Daya" (name) means a unisex given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "compassion" or "kindness.".
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