Diana (name) facts for kids
Diana is a popular girl's name that comes from ancient Latin and Greek languages.
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What Does the Name Diana Mean?
The name Diana has a very old history! It comes from the Roman goddess Diana. She was known as the goddess of the hunt, the moon, and nature.
The name Diana is linked to an even older language root that means "to shine" or "sky." So, Diana can mean things like "heavenly," "luminous," or "shining." It suggests someone who brings light or has a divine quality.
In ancient Rome, Diana was already used as a name. However, early Christians didn't use it much because it was connected to the old Roman gods. Over time, it became a widely loved name around the world.
How Do People Say Diana in Other Languages?
The name Diana is used in many countries, and it sounds a little different in each one!
- Catalan: Diana
- Croatian: Dijana
- Dutch: Diana
- French: Diane
- German: Diana
- Hawaiian: Kiana
- English: Diana, Dianah, Dianna, Dyana, Dyanna, Deanna
- Latin: Diana
- Portuguese: Diana
- Romani: Daiena
- Romanian: Diana
- Russian: Диана (Diana)
- Serbian: Дијана (Dijana)
- Slovenian: Dijana
- Spanish: Diana
Nicknames and Similar Names
Sometimes, people use shorter versions or slightly changed forms of Diana.
- Daiana
- Dianella
- Anella
- Nella
- Nina
- Didi
- Di
- Dee
Famous People Named Diana
Many well-known people throughout history and today share the name Diana.
- Diana, Princess of Wales: A very famous British humanitarian and a member of the British royal family. She was known for her charity work.
- Diana: A popular singer from Brazil.
- Dianna Agron: An American actress.
- Diana Athill: A British writer and editor.
- Diana Bulimar: A gymnast from Romania.
- Diana Churchill: The daughter of Sir Winston Churchill, a famous British Prime Minister.
- Diana Damrau: A German opera singer.
- Diana Dors: An English actress.
- Diana Haddad: A pop singer from Lebanon.
- Diana Hayden: Miss World 1997 from India.
- Diana Krall: A Canadian jazz pianist and singer.
- Diana Muldaur: An American actress known for TV and film.
- Diana Nyad: An American long-distance swimmer and author.
- Diane de Poitiers: A French noblewoman from history.
- Diana Rigg: An English actress.
- Diana Ross: A very famous American singer and actress.
- Diana Sands: An American actress.
- Diana Taurasi: A well-known Russian-American basketball player.
- Diana Vickers: An English singer.
- Diana Vreeland: A famous American fashion editor.
- Diana Williams: An American journalist.
Fictional Characters Named Diana
The name Diana is also popular for characters in books, movies, and video games!
- Diana, a character in the TV miniseries V.
- Diana A, a robot character from the Mazinger Z series.
- Diana Burnwood, a character in the Hitman video game series.
- Diana Cavendish, a main character in the anime series Little Witch Academia.
- Diana (Sailor Moon), a fictional cat character in the Japanese anime and manga series Sailor Moon.
- Diana Barry, a character in L. M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables books.
- Diana Prince, the secret identity of the DC Comics superhero Wonder Woman.
- Diana, Scorn of the Moon, a playable character in the video game League of Legends.
- Diana the Acrobat, from the Dungeons & Dragons animated series.
See also
In Spanish: Diana (nombre) para niños
- Anna (given name)
- Diana (disambiguation)
- Diane (disambiguation)
- Jana (given name)
- All pages beginning with Diana
