feminine Priya

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Origin:
sanskrit
Name Root:
Priyā > Priyanker / Priyankar
Meaning:*
Priya is a short form of Priyanka, a female given name in Hindu and Buddhist cultures. This name derives from the Sanskrit “Priyā,” meaning “beloved, favorite, nice, someone, or something amiable, lovable, or makes you happy, loved one, darling.” It can also mean endearing behavior in its adverb form, for example, an act of showing kindness or happiness or excitement; or kind agree-ability. The Sanskrit word Priyankar is also used to describe the white variety of the ‘Kantakari’ flower (Sweta kantakari).

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