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Diya

Pronounced: DI-YA

Lamp, light of a clay lamp; the glow that dispels darkness

Origin & History

From Sanskrit deepa meaning lamp. The diya is central to Indian festivals including Diwali, symbolizing victory of light over darkness.

Quick Facts

Language

Sanskrit

Gender

♀ girl

Syllables

2

Pronunciation

DI-YA

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Global Score

100/ 100

Pronounceability for non-Indian speakers

2 syllablesNo hard soundsClear spellingShort nameFamiliar ending

Works Globally

Easy to say and remember internationally

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