Unisex name
Dian name meaning
“lamp, illuminating light”
Dian is a name used for both girls and boys, meaning lamp or illuminating light. It comes from dian, a word related to Javanese diyan, meaning lamp. The word also appears in Malay and Indonesian, and Dhian is a spelling variant of the given name.
What does Dian mean?
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Dian
From dian, related to Javanese diyan, meaning lamp. The word is also used in Malay and Indonesian.
Name combinations with Dian
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Dian, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Dian as a first name
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Dian Meilina
Interpretation
A picture of a lamp casting its light during May.Meaning of each word
- Dian: lamp, illuminating light
- Meilina: the month of May; beautiful
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Interpretation
A picture of knowledge's lamp accompanying a ruler whose reign endures.Meaning of each word
- Dian: lamp, illuminating light
- Erika: everlasting ruler
- Widya: knowledge, learning
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Dian Puteri
Interpretation
May this daughter become a lamp that gives light in life.Meaning of each word
- Dian: lamp, illuminating light
- Puteri: daughter; princess
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Interpretation
May this person become a lamp of deep and enduring love.Meaning of each word
- Dian: lamp, illuminating light
- Cinta: deep affection
- Lestari: enduring, continuing over time
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Dian Lala
Interpretation
A picture of a tulip beside the light of a lamp.Meaning of each word
- Dian: lamp, illuminating light
- Lala: tulip
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Dian Nada
Interpretation
A picture of dew glistening in the light of a lamp.Meaning of each word
- Dian: lamp, illuminating light
- Nada: dew; generosity; musical tone
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Interpretation
A free woman pictured with a lamp and accompanying vina music.Meaning of each word
- Dian: lamp, illuminating light
- Vina: the vina stringed instrument
- Carla: free woman
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Dian Vania
Interpretation
May the gift graciously given by God become a lamp in life.Meaning of each word
- Dian: lamp, illuminating light
- Vania: God has shown grace
Dian as a middle name
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Interpretation
A fairy folk's friend, sweet as honey, pictured carrying a lamp.Meaning of each word
- Elvina: friend of the elves
- Dian: lamp, illuminating light
- Pamela: all sweetness, sweet as honey
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Interpretation
A picture of a lamp illuminating work among palm flower clusters.Meaning of each word
- Mayang: a palm or areca flower cluster
- Dian: lamp, illuminating light
- Amalia: work, activity
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Interpretation
May this person see a lamp's light amid heavenly skies.Meaning of each word
- Jessica: she will see
- Dian: lamp, illuminating light
- Asmani: heavenly, celestial
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Interpretation
A small crown in lamplight, pictured as an object of contemplation.Meaning of each word
- Tiara: small ornamental crown
- Dian: lamp, illuminating light
- Chintya: thought of, contemplated
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Interpretation
An obedient person pictured alongside a lamp and a sapphire gem.Meaning of each word
- Andini: obedient, willing to comply
- Dian: lamp, illuminating light
- Safira: sapphire gemstone
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Interpretation
May this person become a shining lamp that continually carries hope.Meaning of each word
- Cahyani: radiant, full of light
- Dian: lamp, illuminating light
- Nadya: hope; tender or fresh
Dian as a last name
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Adelia Dian
Interpretation
May this person be noble and present as an illuminating lamp.Meaning of each word
- Adelia: noble, of noble origin
- Dian: lamp, illuminating light
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Interpretation
A picture of pure lamplight alongside the brightness of a star.Meaning of each word
- Suci: pure, free from stain
- Astria: star
- Dian: lamp, illuminating light
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Interpretation
A lamp among tulips accompanies a nurturing person full of goodness.Meaning of each word
- Lala: tulip
- Alma: nurturing, kindly
- Dian: lamp, illuminating light
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Pamela Dian
Interpretation
May this person become a lamp with sweetness resembling honey.Meaning of each word
- Pamela: all sweetness, sweet as honey
- Dian: lamp, illuminating light
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Wulan Dian
Interpretation
A picture of the moon in the sky beside a lamp's light.Meaning of each word
- Wulan: the moon in the sky
- Dian: lamp, illuminating light
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Ariyanti Dian
Interpretation
May this person be noble and honored, present as an illuminating lamp.Meaning of each word
- Ariyanti: noble, honourable
- Dian: lamp, illuminating light
How to pronounce Dian
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dian/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦶꦲꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮤᮃᮔ᮪ |
Is Dian a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Dian is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 24% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Dian ranks #10 among unisex names in our data sample (268 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Dian
Names with related meanings
- Nur♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Anwar♂Brighter, more radiant
- Nurul♂♀Light of
- Noor♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Surya♂The shining sun
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Nurhayati♀Light of life
- Nurdin♂Light of the faith
- Robert♂Bright fame
- Azhar♂Bright, radiant
- Nuraini♀Light of my eye
- Noer♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
Famous people named Dian
- Dian Sastrowardoyo · b. 1982
- Dian Agus Prasetyo · b. 1985
- Dian Fitriani · b. 1993
- Dian Hadipranowo · b. 1965
- Dian Nitami · b. 1971
- Dian Irawan · b. 1984
- Dian Pramana Poetra · b. 1961
- Dian Andriani
- Dian Dipa Chandra · b. 1974
- Dian Hartati · b. 1983
- Dian Inggrawati · b. 1984
- Dian Khrisna · b. 1977
FAQ about the name Dian
What is the meaning of Dian?
Dian means lamp, illuminating light. From dian, related to Javanese diyan, meaning lamp. The word is also used in Malay and Indonesian.
Is Dian a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Dian is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 24% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Dian?
Dian is of Javanese and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Dian have?
Dian has 2 syllables (Di-an) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Dian?
Dian ranks #10 among unisex names in our data sample (268 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Dian?
Other spellings: Dhian.
What full names go well with Dian?
Some ideas: Dian Meilina; Elvina Dian Pamela; Adelia Dian.
Famous people named Dian?
Notable people named Dian include Dian Sastrowardoyo, Dian Agus Prasetyo, Dian Fitriani.
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