diana
word
/daɪˈænə/
dy-AN-uh
/daɪˈænə/
dy-AN-uh
Definition
A female given name. It is used as a person's name, not as a common vocabulary word.
Usage & Nuances
Usually capitalized as 'Diana'. Because it is a proper name, it normally does not take an article and its meaning depends on the person being referred to. In some contexts, people may associate it with the Roman goddess Diana or with Princess Diana.
Spanish: Diana (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Diana (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Diana (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 戴安娜Chinese (Traditional): 黛安娜Hindi: डायनाArabic: دياناBengali: ডায়ানাRussian: ДианаJapanese: ダイアナVietnamese: DianaKorean: 다이애나Turkish: DianaUrdu: ڈیاناIndonesian: Diana
Example Sentences
Diana is my sister's best friend.
basic
I saw Diana at school this morning.
basic
Diana has a new phone.
basic
Have you talked to Diana lately? She started a new job.
natural
If Diana calls, tell her I'll be there in ten minutes.
natural
Everyone laughed when Diana told that story.
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