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Diana
deye-A-nuh
Diana (name) means In Roman mythology, the goddess of the hunt, the moon, and wild animals; counterpart to the Greek goddess Artemis. Example: “Ancient statues often show Diana carrying a bow and accompanied by a deer.”
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In Roman mythology, the goddess of the hunt, the moon, and wild animals; counterpart to the Greek goddess Artemis.
"Ancient statues often show Diana carrying a bow and accompanied by a deer."
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A common female given name.
"Princess Diana remains one of the most photographed women in modern history."
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A species of colorful monkey found in West Africa, or a large orange-and-black butterfly (the Diana fritillary).
"The zoo's newest exhibit features a pair of Diana monkeys."
How to use Diana
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Roman goddess of the hunt, and a widely used girl's name.
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Etymology
From Latin Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt and moon, ultimately from an Old Italic root related to "divine" and "light."
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What does “Diana” mean?
The word “Diana” means in Roman mythology, the goddess of the hunt, the moon, and wild animals; counterpart to the Greek goddess Artemis. In plain terms, the Roman goddess of the hunt, and a widely used girl's name.
How do you pronounce “Diana”?
“Diana” is pronounced deye-A-nuh (/daɪˈænə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Diana” in a sentence?
Here is “Diana” used in a sentence: “Ancient statues often show Diana carrying a bow and accompanied by a deer.”
What part of speech is “Diana”?
Depending on how it is used, “Diana” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Diana” come from?
The word “Diana” comes from Latin. From Latin Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt and moon, ultimately from an Old Italic root related to "divine" and "light.".
Is “Diana” a common word?
“Diana” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Diana” have?
“Diana” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in Roman mythology, the goddess of the hunt, the moon, and wild animals; counterpart to the Greek goddess Artemis.
Who is Diana in Roman mythology?
In Roman mythology, Diana is the goddess of the hunt, the moon, and wild animals. She is the Roman counterpart of the Greek goddess Artemis, and her name also survives as a common female given name.
What is the difference between Diana and Artemis?
Diana and Artemis are essentially the same goddess figure known by two names: Artemis belongs to Greek mythology, while Diana is her Roman counterpart. Both preside over the hunt, the moon, and wild animals. Diana is the form that lives on as a modern given name in English.
What is a Diana monkey?
The Diana monkey is a species of colorful monkey found in West Africa. The name Diana is also given to the Diana fritillary, a large orange-and-black butterfly, so in natural history the word can refer to either animal.
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