Dawna

Dawna Meaning & Origin

About Dawna
The name Dawna is a variant of the name Dawn, which is derived from the Old English word "dagung" meaning "daybreak" or "the first appearance of light." As a name, Dawna symbolizes new beginnings, hope, and the start of a new day. It carries connotations of optimism, freshness, and the promise of a bright future.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dawna are female.

Dawna Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/dawna*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dawna in Braille

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

The name Dawna in braille

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

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

The name Dawna in sign language

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