Goddess of the Hunt
Pronunciation: dee-AH-nuh
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Diana is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Goddess of the Hunt". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: dee-AH-nuh. Lucky number: 8. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Διάνα
εμα όζύη πππλος δεξώνής μετέ περί
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
dee-AH-nuh
IPA
/daɪ.ənə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
8
Lucky Day
Moon Day
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Moonstone
Life Path Number
11
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
In Roman mythology, Diana was identified with the Greek goddess Artemis, who was also the goddess of the hunt, wilderness, wild animals, the Moon and chastity. Diana was also known as a goddess of childbirth and childcare, and was believed to make women easy in childbirth and protect them and their infants.
Roman Republic (c. 509-27 BC)
During the early Christian era, the cult of the goddess Diana grew in popularity in the city of Ephesus, particularly among women. In the 4th century AD, the Roman Emperor Constantine I, who had converted to Christianity, ordered the destruction of the Temple of Diana at Ephesus, which was a major pilgrimage site for Christians and non-Christians alike. The temple was believed to house one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the statue of Diana.
Early Christian era (4th century AD)
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Diana
goddess of the hunt, protector of nature, associated with the moon
איגהן
הערית איגהן ארוינן יריירה
Διάνα
εμα όζύη πππλος δεξώνής μετέ περί
Diana
dea lunaria, dea caccia, dea montium
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