It traces back to the ethnonym and endonym Arya, used by the Indo-Iranians to identify themselves as "noble" or "honorable".
In both Sanskrit and Avestan, Arya refers to those viewed as a part of a civilized or morally distinguished group, contrasting with non-Aryans.
The term appears in ancient religious and historical texts, representing ideals of nobility and virtue.
The name is widely used in India and Iran, where it carries connotations of an ancient lineage of rich heritage and cultural values.
For instance, in Indonesia, Arya is commonly used as a masculine given name, particularly in Java, Bali, and other places.