Diana means “divine”. It comes from Latin. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and also used in Tatar and Bashkir.
- Diana is a name of Latin origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Diana mean?
Literal meaning
Diana is a girl's name used in Bashkir, Kazakh and Tatar. It means “divine”. Its elements are Latin in origin.
Diana in Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Diana mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Диана and Diana (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “divine” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
What does Diana mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Диана and Diana (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “divine” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Diana mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Диана and Diana (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “divine” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Diana come from?
Latin, borrowing. From Latin.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Diana?
Diana is used as a given name in Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Latin. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Diana across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ДианаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “divine” | Documented[1] |
| Tatar | ДианаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “divine” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | ДианаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “divine” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Diana
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diana[1] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Диана[1] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Диана[1] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Diana | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Диана | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Diana | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Диана | Bashkir | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Diana | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Diana
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Diana rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- YntyzarBoy“longing, eager”same language (kazakh)
- BokenGirl“antelope”same language (kazakh)
- AlmagulGirl“apple + flower”same language (kazakh)
- AssembikeGirl“graceful lady”same language (kazakh)
- NazirBoy“new, beautiful; observer, onlooker; eye; director”same language (kazakh)
- EnzheGirl“pearl”same language (tatar)
- TalipBoy“seeker, student”same language (kazakh)
- YryszhanBoy“soul of fortune”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Diana
What does the name Diana mean?
Diana means “divine”. It comes from Latin. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and also used in Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Diana a girl's or a boy's name?
Diana is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Kazakh: girls; Tatar: girls; Bashkir: girls.
Where does Diana come from?
Diana is of Latin origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Diana?
Diana is recorded for Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Diana have?
Diana has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (feminine) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Diana recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Диана recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Диана (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list
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