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Dawna

DAW-nuh

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

6,017

Peak Year

#264 in 1966

First Recorded

1919

Style

Vintage, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Dawna is a feminine name derived from Dawn, an English word meaning 'daybreak' or 'the first appearance of light'.

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

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