Sanskrit · noun · Love & Longing

Piya

पिया

said pi-YA

also written: piyaa, pia

Meaning

The beloved; a woman's term of endearment for her lover or husband, ubiquitous in Hindavi and folk verse.

Literally: from Skt priya, dear

Related words

The beloved; an older form of 'piya', also echoing the cry of the papiha bird longing for its mate.

Beloved, sweetheart, husband; a woman's affectionate name for her lover in folk and film song.

A beloved, dear one (often a husband or lover in song).