Diana
/ˈdja.na/
Diana is the Italian way to say the female given name Diane.
Diana is used as a female given name in Italian.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables. The stress is on the first syllable. It is pronounced /ˈdja.na/.
Did you know?
- In Italian poetry, Diana is frequently used as a poetic synonym for the moon itself rather than a person.
- In the context of Italian history, names derived from Roman deities like Diana were often seen as a way to reclaim classical heritage during the Renaissance.
- In Italian, Diana is not just a name but also the word for the goddess of the hunt, the moon and wild animals in Roman mythology.
Examples in context
- Mi chiamo Diane.My name is Diane
- La signora si chiama Diane.The lady is called Diane
- Conosco una ragazza di nome Diana.I know a girl named Diana.
Example conversation
Matteo and Chiara are talking about a mutual friend.
- MatteoSai se Diana viene alla festa?Do you know if Diana is coming to the party?
- ChiaraSì, Diana mi ha detto che arriverà presto.Yes, Diana told me she will arrive soon.
- MatteoChe fortuna! Mi piace molto parlare con lei.How lucky! I really like talking to her.
- ChiaraHai ragione, Diana è simpatica.You are right, Diana is nice.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Diana, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
