In Roman mythology, the goddess of the hunt, the moon, and nature, often depicted as a huntress with a bow and arrows. In ancient mythology, Diana was revered as the goddess of the hunt and the moon.
A female given name derived from the Roman goddess. Diana received a beautiful necklace for her birthday.
Astronomy: An asteroid in the main asteroid belt, officially designated 78 Diana. 78 Diana was discovered in 1863 by the German astronomer R. Luther.