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Priya

Priya (name) means a female given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "beloved", common among Hindus and often combined with another name. Example: “Priya moved to London to study medicine.”

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A female given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "beloved", common among Hindus and often combined with another name.
"Priya moved to London to study medicine."
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Etymology

From Sanskrit प्रिया (priyā, "beloved").

Origin: Sanskrit

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What does “Priya” mean?

The word “Priya” means a female given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "beloved", common among Hindus and often combined with another name.

How do you use “Priya” in a sentence?

Here is “Priya” used in a sentence: “Priya moved to London to study medicine.”

What part of speech is “Priya”?

“Priya” is a name.

Where does the word “Priya” come from?

The word “Priya” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit प्रिया (priyā, "beloved").

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