Girl name
Dyah name meaning
“an honorific for young people”
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Old Javanese (Kawi)
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- #50
Dyah is a feminine name from Old Javanese meaning “an honorific for young people”. Its source word, dyah, served as an address or title for a respected young person. The element later became part of Javanese names, retaining its connection with this earlier form of respectful address.
What does Dyah 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 Dyah
From Old Javanese dyah, an address or title for a respected young person, later used in Javanese names.
| Linguistic origin | Old Javanese (Kawi), Javanese |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese |
| Starts with | D |
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 Dyah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Dyah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Dyah as a first name
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Dyah Cempaka
Interpretation
An image of an honored young person like a champak blossom.Meaning of each word
- Dyah: an honorific for young people
- Cempaka: flower of the champak tree
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Dyah Cahya
Interpretation
May she become an honored young person radiating bright light.Meaning of each word
- Dyah: an honorific for young people
- Cahya: light, radiance
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Interpretation
May she become an honored young person rising to defend humanity.Meaning of each word
- Dyah: an honorific for young people
- Tasya: resurrection, returning to life
- Alexandra: defender of humankind
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Interpretation
May an honored young person possess nobility, good fortune, and prosperity.Meaning of each word
- Dyah: an honorific for young people
- Swastika: a symbol of good fortune and well-being
- Adelia: noble, of noble origin
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Dyah Astri
Interpretation
An image of an honored young person with divine beauty.Meaning of each word
- Dyah: an honorific for young people
- Astri: divinely beautiful
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Interpretation
May an honored young person possess beauty in heart and inner being.Meaning of each word
- Dyah: an honorific for young people
- Ajeng: lovely, beautiful
- Hati: seat of feelings and inner life
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Dyah Citra
Interpretation
An image of an honored young person appearing as a painting.Meaning of each word
- Dyah: an honorific for young people
- Citra: image, painting
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Interpretation
An image of an honored young person with a brave hero's appearance.Meaning of each word
- Dyah: an honorific for young people
- Wanda: appearance, outward form
- Vira: hero, a courageous figure
Dyah as a middle name
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Interpretation
May an honored young person bring hope that is white and bright.Meaning of each word
- Nadya: hope; tender or fresh
- Dyah: an honorific for young people
- Elva: white, bright
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Interpretation
May an honored young person in July possess wisdom and discernment.Meaning of each word
- Yulinda: associated with July
- Dyah: an honorific for young people
- Sonya: wisdom, good judgment
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Interpretation
An image of an honored young person like a champak flower radiating light.Meaning of each word
- Cempaka: flower of the champak tree
- Dyah: an honorific for young people
- Nurlia: light
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Interpretation
May an honored young person have a distinctive radiance that endures.Meaning of each word
- Aura: distinctive radiance; gentle breeze
- Dyah: an honorific for young people
- Lestari: enduring, continuing over time
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Interpretation
An image of an honored young person like a pearl surrounded by love.Meaning of each word
- Cinta: deep affection
- Dyah: an honorific for young people
- Meta: pearl; loving-kindness
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Interpretation
An image of an honored young person as lovely as a violet.Meaning of each word
- Yolanda: violet flower
- Dyah: an honorific for young people
- Elok: beautiful, pleasing to the eye
Dyah as a last name
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Vina Dyah
Interpretation
An image of an honored young person accompanied by plucked vina strings.Meaning of each word
- Vina: the vina stringed instrument
- Dyah: an honorific for young people
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Interpretation
May an honored young person possess nobility and sweetness like honey.Meaning of each word
- Ariyanti: noble, honourable
- Pamela: all sweetness, sweet as honey
- Dyah: an honorific for young people
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Elva Dyah
Interpretation
An image of an honored young person with whiteness and brightness.Meaning of each word
- Elva: white, bright
- Dyah: an honorific for young people
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Agustin Dyah
Interpretation
May she grow into a noble young person worthy of respect.Meaning of each word
- Agustin: venerable, worthy of respect
- Dyah: an honorific for young people
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Safira Dyah
Interpretation
An image of an honored young person appearing like a sapphire gemstone.Meaning of each word
- Safira: sapphire gemstone
- Dyah: an honorific for young people
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Interpretation
An image of an honored young person as beautiful as a tulip.Meaning of each word
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
- Lala: tulip
- Dyah: an honorific for young people
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How to pronounce Dyah
| Syllables | 1 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /djah/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦾꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮡᮂ |
Is Dyah a girl’s name?
Yes, Dyah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 3% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Dyah ranks #50 among girl names in our data sample (108 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Dyah
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Agustina♀Venerable, worthy of respect
- Diah♀Young woman
- 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 Dyah
- Dyah Wawa
- Dyah Tulodhong
- Dyah Roro Esti · b. 1993
- Dyah Kartika Permanasari · b. 1967
- Dyah Merta · b. 1978
- Dyah Hayuning Pratiwi · b. 1987
- A. Dyah Ayu Widyana Ring Asmoro · b. 1996
- Dyah Adi Sesotyo · b. 1959
- Dyah Afifah Kurniasari · b. 1994
- Dyah Ageng Pramesty Koenarso
- Dyah Ambarwati
- Dyah Anita Prihapsari · b. 1964
FAQ about the name Dyah
What is the meaning of Dyah?
Dyah means an honorific for young people. From Old Javanese dyah, an address or title for a respected young person, later used in Javanese names.
Is Dyah a girl’s name?
Yes, Dyah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 3% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Dyah?
Dyah is of Old Javanese (Kawi) and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Dyah have?
Dyah has 1 syllable (Dyah) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Dyah?
Dyah ranks #50 among girl names in our data sample (108 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Dyah?
Some ideas: Dyah Cempaka; Nadya Dyah Elva; Vina Dyah.
Famous people named Dyah?
Notable people named Dyah include Dyah Wawa, Dyah Tulodhong, Dyah Roro Esti.
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