Dayah

Spelling variation of Dayana

Dayah Origin and Meaning

The name Dayah is a girl's name.

Dayah is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be derived from the Hebrew 'Daya' meaning 'bird of prey' or could be a variant of Daya, which means 'compassion' in Sanskrit. In Indonesian, particularly in Aceh, 'dayah' refers to a traditional Islamic boarding school, giving the name educational and spiritual associations in that culture. The name has a bright, open sound with its two syllables ending in an airy 'ah' sound. Relatively uncommon in Western countries, Dayah offers a short, distinctive option that's easy to pronounce across languages while potentially carrying rich cultural meanings depending on the intended origin.

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