Diana
/ˈdjana/
The English name Diane is translated into Spanish as Diana.
Diana is a female given name. You can use the diminutive form Dianita to express affection or familiarity.
Which one should you use?
Dianita is used specifically to convey a sense of closeness or warmth.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdjana/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, diana can refer to the bullseye of a target or the target itself.
- In certain contexts, the word Diana can refer to a morning signal or a wake-up call.
- In some regions, the word diana refers to a specific type of celebratory morning song played by bands during festivals.
Examples in context
- Diana también es tu media hermana, George.Diane is your half-sister too, George.This sentence illustrates the use of Diana in a sentence describing a familial relationship.Tatoeba #728914 by ventana, translation #41240 by ddnktr
- ¡Feliz cumpleaños, Dianita preciosa!Happy birthday, precious Diane!
- Diana es una excelente doctora.Diana is an excellent doctor.
- ¿Conoces a Diana?Do you know Diana?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- ElenaAlejandro, ¿has visto a Diana hoy?Alejandro, have you seen Diana today?
- AlejandroNo, no he visto a Diana.No, I haven't seen Diana.
- ElenaElla es muy amable con todos.She is very kind to everyone.
- AlejandroEs verdad, Diana es una gran persona.It's true, Diana is a great person.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 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.
