Di

Di is an English short form derived from names beginning with the Latin element Diana or Diane, ultimately rooted in an ancient Indo-European root meaning divine or heavenly, connected to words for sky and daylight. Diana was the Roman goddess of the hunt and the moon, lending the name lasting cultural resonance across centuries of European history. Di gained particular visibility in the late twentieth century through Diana, Princess of Wales, who was widely known by this nickname. Related forms include Diana, Diane, and Dianne.