Indian name meaning
Daya
⚥ UnisexDa·ya · 2 syllables
Compassion; kindness; mercy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| D | a | y | a |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
4 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 7. So Daya carries the name number 7.
About the name Daya
Daya is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Compassion; kindness; mercy.”
Spoken aloud it is Da·ya — 2 syllables. Daya turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Daya mean?
Daya means “Compassion; kindness; mercy.” It is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Daya a boy or a girl name?
Daya is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Daya?
Daya is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Daya?
Daya has 2 syllables and is said as Da·ya.
What is the numerology number of the name Daya?
In the Chaldean system, Daya has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Daya a common name in India?
Daya appears 6 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Daya?
For a sibling to Daya, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Daksh, Dalpat, Damini or Alaknanda all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Daya?
Anaya, Shanaya, Inaya or Jaya share Daya's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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