Dian

/ˈdiːən/ noun

Definition

A female given name, or historically referring to the Roman goddess Diana, huntress and moon goddess.

Etymology

From Latin 'Diana,' possibly from 'divus' (divine) or an ancient Indo-European root meaning 'bright.' The spelling 'Dian' is an alternate form of the more common 'Diana.'

Kelly Says

Diana (or Dian) represents one of Rome's most powerful goddesses—a protector of women and children who hunted with a bow and rode the moon. Princess Diana's name carried centuries of goddess associations!

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