What is the origin of the name Dayanara?

Dayanara is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Dayanara?

Dayanara is currently ranked #3397 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Dayanara?

Dayanara is pronounced dah-yah-NAH-rah.

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Dayanara

dah-yah-NAH-rah

Popularity

#3397

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

6,533

Peak Year

#909 in 2005

First Recorded

1974

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Dayanara is of uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variation of Deianira from Greek mythology. It may symbolize strength and beauty.

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

Dayanara Torres
Puerto Rican actress, singer, model, writer

Nicknames

Daya Nara

Similar Names

Adriana Alessandra Catalina Valentina

Personality Traits

CharmingCreativeIntelligentPassionate

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