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Meaning of diya | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈdiːə

Definitions

  1. A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.
  2. A small bowl-shaped oil lamp, usually made from clay, with a cotton wick dipped in ghee or vegetable oil, often used on religious occasions.
    India

Equivalents

हिन्दी दिया दीया

Examples

“She is given an aarti plate with a lit diya on it.”

CEFR level

C2
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See also

Diyala Diyarbakır Diyari DIYer DIYers diyingehu

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