Diana

Roman lunar deity

Diana is a feminine given name with roots in the Roman goddess of the hunt and moon.

The name suggests grace, independence, and natural beauty.

Diana, Princess of Wales, brought the name renewed prominence in the late twentieth century: She was named Diana after the princess.

The name remains popular across many cultures.

goddess

Artemis

Greek hunting goddess

temple · altar · worship · shrine · sanctuary · veneration · priestess · oracle · ritual · sacrifice

hunt

huntress

Woman who pursues game

  • bowRespectful forward inclination
  • arrowPointed shaft for shooting
  • quiverTrembling or arrow case

archery · stag · deer · hound · woodland · forest · quarry · pursuit · tracking · stalking

mythology

Roman

Of ancient Italy's capital

ancient · mythos · legends · mythic · pagan · classical · Olympian · twin · Apollo · Jupiter

royalty

princess

Monarch's daughter or heir

  • WalesCeltic British principality
  • crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
  • tiaraOrnamental feminine headband

royal · monarchy · palace · queen · Windsor · Kensington · humanitarian · charity · landmines · paparazzi

name

Dianna

classic · timeless · namesake · Latin · Roman · celestial · luminous · heavenly

Categories
Opposites
roman deity domain

DianaVenus

Love goddess, or planet

Aphrodite · Cupid · Eros · Juno · Hera

wilderness vs. civilization

DianaVesta

Goddess of hearth

Juno · Hera · Athena · Minerva

celestial body (moon vs. sun)

DianaApollo

Sun deity, moonshot namesake

Helios · Phoebus · Ra · Aurora

Phrases
Family

Diane

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G