In Pali, the language of early Buddhist scriptures, piya refers to something dear, amiable, or pleasant. It is often used to describe beloved family members or the "pleasant things" one must learn to detach from.
The name is derived from the Sanskrit word priya (प्रिय), which translates to "beloved" or "favorite". In Pali, the language of early Buddhist scriptures,
It is a cognate of the name for the Germanic goddess Frigg ; both descend from the PIE stem *priH-o- , also meaning "beloved". Cultural and Religious Significance the language of early Buddhist scriptures