Baby name
Daya
/DAY-uh/
Meaning
“Compassion, mercy, kindness, strength”
Daya is a Sanskrit name meaning 'compassion,' 'mercy,' or 'kindness.' In Indian contexts, it also signifies 'strength.'
How it ages.
Daya has moved away from its busier years and now offers a more uncommon, established choice.
The cultural moment.
Use of Daya is easing gradually in France, but the name remains familiar and usable.