Danae
da-NAY-ee
Popularity
#1362
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
7,371
Peak Year
#212 in 2001
First Recorded
1947
Style
Mythological
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
In Greek mythology, Danaë was the mother of Perseus by Zeus. The name likely means 'parched' or 'dry land.'
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