Dana

Dana Meaning & Origin

About Dana
The name Dana is of multiple origins and has different meanings depending on the cultural context. In Hebrew, it means "arbiter" or "God is my judge." In Celtic, it means "from Denmark" or "bright as day." In Persian, it means "wise" or "intelligent." Overall, the name Dana is often associated with qualities such as wisdom, judgment, brightness, and intelligence.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dana are female.

Dana Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 5.86% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EY1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdeΙͺnΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dana in Braille

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

The name Dana in braille

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

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

The name Dana in sign language

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