Diana

divine, heavenly (Latin)

Diana is a english / spanish girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 171, with 44,322 records. It has 2 syllables.

English / Spanish American period
May 2021 rank
#171
May 2021 records
44,322
Syllables
2
Origin
English / Spanish
Background
American period
Sound
Soft

Origin and meaning

divine, heavenly (Latin)

Diana derives from the Latin 'divina' or Proto-Indo-European roots referring to the sky and light. In the Philippines, it is a timeless classic name adopted during Spanish rule and further popularized during the American era and by international royal and media icons.

Originates from the Latin name Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, moon, and nature, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'. In the Philippines, it is widely used across generations, influenced by both Hispanic roots and 20th-century American and global popular culture.

English 50% Spanish 40% Other 10%

Name character

Strength
3/5
Modernity
3/5
Formal feel
4/5
Sound: Soft Nature Pairs with short or long surnames Travels well

In the Philippines

Commonly used as a standalone first name or in compound forms like Diana Rose or Diana Marie. Common Filipino nicknames include Dyan, Diane, and Day.

Best known for: Diana, Princess of Wales

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Is Diana a common girl name in the Philippines?

In the civil registry as of May 2021, Diana is number 171, with 44,322 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.