Girl name
Diah name meaning
“young woman; an honorific form”
Diah is a feminine name commonly linked to the meanings young woman and honorific form in Javanese naming. It is a spelling form of Dyah, related to the Old Javanese title or address dyah. The association with a young woman developed in later usage.
What does Diah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Diah
A spelling form of Dyah in Javanese naming, related to the Old Javanese title or honorific dyah. Later usage associates it with a young woman.
| Linguistic origin | Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese |
| Starts with | D · Di |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Diah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Diah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Diah as a first name
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Diah Pertiwi
Interpretation
A picture of a young girl standing upon her homeland.Meaning of each word
- Diah: young woman; an honorific form
- Pertiwi: earth, homeland
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Diah Carla
Interpretation
May this child grow into a young girl who enjoys freedom.Meaning of each word
- Diah: young woman; an honorific form
- Carla: free woman
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Diah Melisa
Interpretation
A picture of a young girl among bees that produce honey.Meaning of each word
- Diah: young woman; an honorific form
- Melisa: honey-producing bee
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Interpretation
May this child become a young girl, without fault and courageous.Meaning of each word
- Diah: young woman; an honorific form
- Anindita: blameless, without fault
- Vira: hero, a courageous figure
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Diah Shahnaz
Interpretation
A picture of a young girl who is the king's pride.Meaning of each word
- Diah: young woman; an honorific form
- Shahnaz: the king’s pride
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Diah Wulandari
Interpretation
A picture of a young girl beneath a beautiful moon.Meaning of each word
- Diah: young woman; an honorific form
- Wulandari: beautiful moon
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Interpretation
May this child become a young girl who rules eternally in harmony.Meaning of each word
- Diah: young woman; an honorific form
- Erika: everlasting ruler
- Larasati: harmonious, well matched
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Diah Amelia
Interpretation
A picture of a young girl engaged in daily work.Meaning of each word
- Diah: young woman; an honorific form
- Amelia: work, activity
Diah as a middle name
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Interpretation
A picture of a free young girl beside an ash tree.Meaning of each word
- Melia: ash tree
- Diah: young woman; an honorific form
- Karolina: a free woman
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Interpretation
A picture of a beautiful young girl beneath the clouds.Meaning of each word
- Cantika: beautiful, charming
- Diah: young woman; an honorific form
- Mega: a cloud in the sky
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Interpretation
A picture of a young girl with sapphires and joy.Meaning of each word
- Safira: sapphire gemstone
- Diah: young woman; an honorific form
- Nanda: joy, delight
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Interpretation
May a young girl worthy of love dwell among forests.Meaning of each word
- Selvi: forest; or prosperous woman
- Diah: young woman; an honorific form
- Amanda: worthy of being loved
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Interpretation
A picture of a noble young girl among drops of dew.Meaning of each word
- Nada: dew; generosity; musical tone
- Diah: young woman; an honorific form
- Adelia: noble, of noble origin
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Interpretation
A picture of a young girl enjoying peace in the forest.Meaning of each word
- Silvi: of the forest
- Diah: young woman; an honorific form
- Arina: peace, tranquility
Diah as a last name
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Interpretation
A picture of a free young girl among drops of dew.Meaning of each word
- Nada: dew; generosity; musical tone
- Carla: free woman
- Diah: young woman; an honorific form
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Interpretation
A picture of a young girl with wholeness and golden hues.Meaning of each word
- Aurelia: golden; shining like gold
- Ema: whole or universal
- Diah: young woman; an honorific form
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Cita Diah
Interpretation
A picture of a young girl with thoughts and hopes.Meaning of each word
- Cita: thought, desire, or aspiration
- Diah: young woman; an honorific form
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Citra Diah
Interpretation
A picture of a young girl appearing within a painting.Meaning of each word
- Citra: image, painting
- Diah: young woman; an honorific form
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Widya Diah
Interpretation
May this child become a young girl with knowledge through learning.Meaning of each word
- Widya: knowledge, learning
- Diah: young woman; an honorific form
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Lala Diah
Interpretation
A picture of a young girl among blooming tulip flowers.Meaning of each word
- Lala: tulip
- Diah: young woman; an honorific form
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How to pronounce Diah
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /diah/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦶꦲꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮤᮃᮂ |
Is Diah a girl’s name?
Yes, Diah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 2% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Diah ranks #25 among girl names in our data sample (153 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Diah
- Dian♂♀Lamp, illuminating light
- Dyah♀An honorific for young people
- Diaz♂♀Descendant of Diego
- Dias♂♀Son of Diogo or Diego
- Diyah♀Young maiden, noblewoman
- Diana♀Divine, relating to divinity
- Dina♀Day
- Dini♀Early, at the beginning
- Dita♀Gift, blessing
- Dea♀Goddess, female divinity
- Dinar♂♀Gold coin
- Dean♂♀Valley, land between hills
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Agustina♀Venerable, worthy of respect
- Dyah♀An honorific for young people
- Andi♂♀An honorific of nobility
- Mulyani♀Noble, of high worth
- Sarah♀Princess, noblewoman
- Maharani♀Great queen, queen consort
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Agustin♀Venerable, worthy of respect
- Mulia♂♀Exalted and esteemed
- Mulyana♂♀Noble and dignified
- Nabila♀Noble and honourable
Famous people named Diah
- Diah Hadaning · b. 1940
- Diah Permatasari · b. 1971
- Diah Permatasari (atlet) · b. 1990
- B. M. Diah · b. 1917
- Diah Iskandar · b. 1947
- Diah Cempaka Sari · b. 1990
- Diah Nurwitasari · b. 1967
- Diah Pitaloka · b. 1977
- Diah Sulistiarini · b. 1955
- Diah Mardisi · b. 1957
- CH. Diah Perwito Utami
- Cut Diah Putri · b. 1973
FAQ about the name Diah
What is the meaning of Diah?
Diah means young woman; an honorific form. A spelling form of Dyah in Javanese naming, related to the Old Javanese title or honorific dyah. Later usage associates it with a young woman.
Is Diah a girl’s name?
Yes, Diah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 2% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Diah?
Diah is of Javanese and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Diah have?
Diah has 2 syllables (Di-ah) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Diah?
Diah ranks #25 among girl names in our data sample (153 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Diah?
Some ideas: Diah Pertiwi; Melia Diah Karolina; Nada Carla Diah.
Famous people named Diah?
Notable people named Diah include Diah Hadaning, Diah Permatasari, Diah Permatasari (atlet).
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