Nepali boy name
Diwas name meaning
दिवस
Say it: DI-was/dibʌs/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #243
Meaning of Diwas
Day or daytime; the bright part of the day.
नेपालीमा: दिवस संस्कृत मूलको शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ दिन वा दिउँसो हुन्छ। यसले दिनको उज्यालो भागलाई जनाउँछ।
About the name Diwas
Daylight gives Diwas its bright, straightforward appeal: it means day or daytime, the bright part of the day. This Sanskrit name connects naturally with time and light, offering a simple image for parents who enjoy everyday nature meanings. Say it DI-was; its 5 letters keep the written form short. Diwas ranks #243 among boy names in our sample and is common. Alternative spellings include Diwash, Dibas, and Divas, which let you compare different ways of writing the same meaning.
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Diwas at a glance
| Name | Diwas |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | दिवस also दिवास, दीवास |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | D · द |
| Length | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #243 among boy names (25 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Diwas
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Shishir♂शिशिरWinter, the cool season
- Ritesh♂रितेशLord of truth
- Hemant♂हेमन्तEarly winter season
- Sharad♂शरदAutumn, the autumn season
- Hemanta♂हेमन्तEarly winter season
- Nimesh♂निमेशMoment, twinkling of an eye
- Ashwin♂आश्विनThe seventh Hindu month (Ashwin)
- Mausam♂मौसमSeason or weather
- Sarad♂शरदAutumn, the autumn season
- Asbin♂अस्बिनThe seventh Hindu month (Ashwin)
- Shashwat♂शाश्वतEternal, everlasting, permanent
- Sishir♂शिशिरWinter, the cool season
Names that sound like Diwas
Diwas in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐡𑐶𑐰𑐳 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒠𑒱𑒫𑒮 |
| Bengali | দিবস |
| Gujarati | દિવસ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀤𑀺𑀯𑀲 |
| IAST romanization | divas |
FAQ about the name Diwas
What is the meaning of Diwas?
Diwas means: Day or daytime; the bright part of the day. (नेपालीमा: दिवस, दिन)
Is Diwas a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Diwas in Nepali?
Diwas is written दिवस in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written दिवास or दीवास.
How do you pronounce Diwas?
Diwas is pronounced DI-was (IPA: /dibʌs/).
What is the origin of the name Diwas?
Diwas is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Diwas?
Diwas ranks #243 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
What are other spellings of Diwas?
Other spellings of Diwas: Diwash, Dibas, Dibash, Divas, Divash, Deebash, Deewash.