What is the origin of the name Danaya?

Danaya is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Danaya?

Danaya is currently ranked #9045 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Danaya?

Danaya is pronounced dah-NAH-yah.

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GirlHebrew

Danaya

dah-NAH-yah

Popularity

#9045

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

786

Peak Year

#50 in 2005

First Recorded

1979

Style

Soft & Gentle, Mythological

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Likely a variant of Dana, which can mean 'God is my judge' in Hebrew or 'brightness, magnificence' in Persian.

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Dana Daya

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Numerology

The Adventurer

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Nicknames

Dana Daya

Spelling Variations

Danaia Danaja

Similar Names

Alana Layla Maya

Personality Traits

IndependentCreativeCharming

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