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Daya

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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