ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Diya

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈdiːə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Diya is a noun meaning (Islam) Alternative form of diyya.

Meaning

(Islam) Alternative form of diyya.

More Meanings

  1. (India) 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.

Example Sentences

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

Word Forms

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Related dictionary entries include dubber, dhaniya, dolly, dhoney, davy, dhoty.

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