Girl • Modern Tamil
Priya
ப்ரியா
Signature Meaning
Priya is a popular feminine name in Tamil and other Indian languages meaning “beloved” or “dear.” It conveys warmth, affection, and a gentle, loving nature, often chosen to express fondness for a child. The name has roots in Sanskrit and is widely used across South Asia.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/PɾIjaː/
Starts with2 / P
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 13 → Root 4 (Rahu / ராகு)
P(8) + R(2) + I(1) + Y(1) + A(1) = 13
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 33 → Root 6
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
3· Rahu (ராகு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likePRI-yaa
Tamil syllablesப்-ரி-யா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./pɾijaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
PriyaaPreeyaPreeyaa