At a Glance: Name: Dana – Meaning: from a surname meaning 'Dane'; also used as a feminine form of Dan, 'judge' – Origin: English – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: DAH-nah
Dana is an English girl's name meaning “from a surname meaning 'Dane'; also used as a feminine form of Dan, 'judge'”. It appears in 8 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Dana
Meaning: From a surname meaning 'Dane'; also used as a feminine form of Dan, 'judge'.
Origin: English.
How to Pronounce Dana
Phonetic: DAH-nah IPA: /ˈdɑːnə/
Popularity of Dana
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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