DIANA

The Meaning Of The Name DIANA
Meaning:	Divine, Heavenly, Roman Goddess Of The Moon
Gender:	Female
Origin:	Latin
Root:	From Latin word “dīus” meaning “godly”, ultimately from Proto-Italic “dīwī” meaning “divine” or “heavenly”. Derived from the Roman goddess of the hunt, the moon, and nature. Equated with the Greek Artemis.
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Zelo

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8 months ago

Pronunciation: The name Diana is commonly pronounced as “die-AH-nuh” or “dee-AH-nuh”.

Popularity: English-speaking countries.

Historical Figures:

Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales (1961-1997) – An English noblewoman, known for her charity work and humanitarian efforts. First wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, and mother of Princes William and Harry.
Diana Vreeland (1903-1989) – American editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine.
Diana Rigg (1938–2020) – An English actress, known for her roles in “The Avengers” TV series and as Olenna Tyrell in “Game of Thrones“.

Famous People:

Diana Ross (born 1942) – An American singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, and philanthropist. She is often referred to as “The Queen of Motown“.
Diane Lane (born 1965) – An American actress with a career spanning over four decades in film, television, and theater.

Fictional Characters:

Diana Prince / Wonder Woman – The main protagonist of DC Comics’ “Wonder Woman”, a superhero created by psychologist William Moulton Marston.
Artemis (Greek mythology) – Twin sister of Apollo and goddess of the hunt, wilderness, wild animals, childbirth, and protectors of girls. Often considered the Greek counterpart of Diana.

Nicknames and Diminutives: Dia, Dee, Di, Didi, Nana, Dianne

Variations and Alternates: Deana, Deanna, Deon, Deyona, Dyann, Deanna, Dianna, Daya, Dione, Dion

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The Meaning Of The Name DIANA