Derna

Derna Meaning & Origin

About Derna
The name "Derna" is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. In Arabic, it can mean "hidden" or "concealed." It can also refer to a city in Libya called Derna, which is derived from the Greek word "Darnis" meaning "sacred place." Overall, the name "Derna" carries connotations of secrecy, mystery, and sacredness.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Derna are female.

Derna Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0650
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D ER1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/derna*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Derna in Braille

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

The name Derna in braille

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

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

The name Derna in sign language

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