Dandan

Dandan Meaning & Origin

About Dandan
The surname Dandan is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific characters used to write it. One possible meaning is "red cinnabar," which symbolizes good fortune and prosperity. Another interpretation is "red sandalwood," which represents nobility and elegance. The exact meaning of the surname Dandan can vary based on the specific Chinese characters used to write it and the regional dialects in which it is pronounced.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Dandan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Dandan: 290
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 67,943
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dandan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Dandan is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNTN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D05305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AE1 N D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/dandan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D535

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dandan in Braille

Here's how to represent Dandan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Dandan in braille

How to sign the name Dandan using Sign Language

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

The name Dandan in sign language

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