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Origin and Meaning of the Name Riya

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Gender:

Girl


Origin:	Indian


Meaning:	Singer


Pronunciation:	(RIH yah) [Guide]

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Hindu Names, Indonesian Names, Hindi Names, Indian Names

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English, Hindi and Indonesian speaking countries

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Although often times this name is referenced as being Sanskrit in origin, there isn't anything to support that it actually does. It is indian in origin, however, although it's true etymology is very cloudy.

Riya is one of the many names of the Hindu Goddess Pavarti.