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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The dim, fading light at day's end
- Origin
- Old English
- Pronunciation
- DUSK
Dusk is an Old English name, pronounced DUSK, that points to the dim, fading light at day's end. It's a short, single-syllable name with a soft, quiet image behind it, the moment the day settles down.
Meaning & Origin of Dusk
Meaning: The dim, fading light at day's end.
Origin: Old English.
How to Pronounce Dusk
DUSKIPA /dʌsk/
Popularity of Dusk
Dusk does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Dusk mean?
The dim, fading light at day’s end.
How do you pronounce Dusk?
Dusk is pronounced DUSK (IPA: /dʌsk/).
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