Daya

DY-ah; DAY-ah

Hindi

"compassionate"

Daya Origin and Meaning

The name Daya is a girl's name meaning "compassionate".

There is some controversy over the origin and meaning of this name, though most reputable sources define it as a Hindi name meaning kindness or compassion. Also spelled, Daia, other sources say it may mean "joy" or be a Hebrew name with the meaning "bird of prey". It has recently been made familiar through the character of Daya Diaz on Orange is the New Black .

Popularity of the name Daya

• 976 England 2018

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Famous People Named Daya

• Daya (born Grace Martine Tandon) American singer and songwriter

The name Daya in Pop Culture

• Dayanara "Daya" Diaz character from Netflix TV series "Orange is the New Black"