Unisex name
Daya name meaning
“strength or ability”
Daya is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning “strength” or “ability”, from the word daya in Indonesian and Malay. In Indonesian naming, this word can be adopted as a given name. Its deeper linguistic origin remains a matter of debate.
What does Daya mean?
The ending -ya has no single shared meaning in Maya, Widya, and Soraya. These letters belong to different words or names, so their meanings need to be explained through the complete forms. More girl names ending in -ya →
Origin and cultural usage of Daya
As an Indonesian name, Daya can come from daya, 'strength or ability', also used in Malay. Its deeper etymology is disputed.
Name combinations with Daya
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Daya, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Daya Setyadi Kusumanegara
Meaning of each word
- Daya: strength or ability
- Setyadi: faithful and excellent
- Kusumanegara: flower of the realm
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Meaning of each word
- Daya: strength or ability
- Sugiman: wealthy and well provided for
- Gangga: the River Ganges in India
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Daya Wijanarko
Meaning of each word
- Daya: strength or ability
- Wijanarko: seed of the sun; radiant offspring
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Meaning of each word
- Bhakti: devotion, profound loyalty
- Daya: strength or ability
- Elang: large bird of prey
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Daya Andik
Meaning of each word
- Daya: strength or ability
- Andik: younger sibling
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Meaning of each word
- Daya: strength or ability
- Adek: a younger sibling
- Mauli: crown or headdress
How to pronounce Daya
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /daja/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦪ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮚ |
Is Daya a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Daya is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Daya ranks #595 among unisex names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Daya
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Handayani♀Giving strength or encouragement
- Teguh♂Steadfast, not easily shaken
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Hamzah♂Lion
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Kadir♂Capable, possessing power
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Ricky♂Powerful ruler
- Prabowo♂Authority, influence
- Rika♀Ruler, powerful
Famous people named Daya
- Daya Negri Wijaya · b. 1989
- Moh. Daya Semesta
FAQ about the name Daya
What is the meaning of Daya?
Daya means strength or ability. As an Indonesian name, Daya can come from daya, 'strength or ability', also used in Malay. Its deeper etymology is disputed.
Is Daya a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Daya is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Daya?
Daya is of Malay origin.
How many syllables does Daya have?
Daya has 2 syllables (Da-ya) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Daya?
Daya ranks #595 among unisex names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Daya?
Some ideas: Daya Setyadi Kusumanegara; Daya Sugiman Gangga; Daya Wijanarko.
Famous people named Daya?
Notable people named Daya include Daya Negri Wijaya, Moh. Daya Semesta.
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