Dannan

Dannan Meaning & Origin

About Dannan
The name "Dannan" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "dán," meaning "skill" or "gifted." It is often associated with the mythical Tuatha Dé Danann, a supernatural race in Irish mythology known for their exceptional talents and magical abilities. As a name, Dannan signifies someone who is skilled, talented, or gifted in various aspects of life.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dannan are female.

Dannan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AE1 N AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/dannan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dannan in Braille

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

The name Dannan in braille

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

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

The name Dannan in sign language

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