Diana
/ˈdjana/feminine
Diana is the Spanish equivalent of the female given name Diana.
Diana is used as a feminine given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
While Diana is the standard form, you may encounter several variations. Dianita is a diminutive form used to express affection or endearment. Di is a shortened version of the name, and Dany is a variation of the name.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The variation Dany is popular in some Latin American countries, such as Mexico and Argentina.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdjana/
Did you know?
- The term diana can also mean a 'bullseye' or the center of a target in games like archery or darts.
- In some historical contexts, diana refers to a reveille or a wake-up call. This usage comes from the Italian phrase 'battere la Diana', meaning 'to beat the reveille'.
- The morning wake-up call known as a diana is historically linked to 'Stella Diana', a medieval name for the morning star.
Examples in context
- Diana batió los huevos y yo mezclé el pastel.Diana beat the eggs and I mixed the cake.This sentence shows how to use Diana as a subject in a sentence.Tatoeba #7917464 by Seael, translation #6000175 by Hybrid
- La princesa Diana murió en un accidente de coche.Princess Diana died in a car crash.This sentence uses Diana in the context of a historical figure.Tatoeba #7921381 by Seael, translation #6115504 by Hybrid
- ¿Es posible que el rey Alberto tenga una relación secreta con la princesa Diana? No lo creo. Es demasiado gordo.Is it possible that King Albert has a secret relationship with Princess Diana? I don't believe so. He's too fat.This sentence uses Diana when discussing a person's relationship status.Tatoeba #4152153 by Leono, translation #422438 by phiz
- ¡Felicidades a Diana por su graduación en la Universidad!Congratulations to Diana on her graduation from the university!
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a girl they know at school.
- JavierDiana es una chica muy simpática.Diana is a very nice girl.
- Sofía¿Conoces a Diana desde hace mucho tiempo?Have you known Diana for a long time?
- JavierSí, somos amigos desde la infancia.Yes, we have been friends since childhood.
- SofíaElla parece ser muy inteligente.She seems to be very intelligent.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “diana” translations and entries Diana, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Diana, diana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
