Dakin

Dakin Meaning & Origin

About Dakin
The name "Dakin" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dæccan," meaning "to cover" or "to roof." It is a surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a thatcher or roofer. The name "Dakin" can also be a variant of the Hebrew name "Dekel," meaning "palm tree." Overall, "Dakin" is a name associated with craftsmanship and nature.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dakin are male.

Dakin Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TKN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EY1 K IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈdeɪkɪn/
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('TKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dakin in Braille

Here's how to represent Dakin in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Dakin in braille

How to Spell the Name Dakin in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Dakin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Dakin in sign language

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