Girl • Modern Tamil
Daya
தயா
Signature Meaning
Daya means compassion or mercy. It conveys kindness, empathy, and a gentle, caring nature. The name suggests a merciful spirit and an inclination to help others.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/T̪A.Jaː/
Starts with2 / T
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 7 → Root 7 (Ketu / கேது)
D(4) + A(1) + Y(1) + A(1) = 7
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 13 → Root 4
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
2· Ketu (கேது)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it liketah-YAA
Tamil syllablesத-யா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./t̪a.jaː/
Audio Speed:
Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
DaayaaDaiaDaaiaaDhayaDhaayaaDhaia