Girl
Hebrew / Celtic
2 syllables
Dana
DAY-nuh
/ˈdeɪ.nə/
"Gift of God" — a clean, confident name used across Hebrew, Celtic, and Slavic traditions
Dana has multiple possible origins. As a feminine name it may derive from the Hebrew Dan meaning judge, from the Irish/Celtic goddess Danu meaning mother of the gods, or from Slavic roots meaning gift. It has been used as both a boy's and girl's name in different cultures. In the US it peaked in the early 1970s and is now moderately uncommon, appealing for its crisp simplicity.
Quick Facts
Letters4
SyllablesDa · na
GenderGirl
OriginHebrew / Celtic
Root WordDan / Danu
MeaningGod is my judge, gift, mother goddess
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year1971
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayFebruary 22
Nicknames
DanDaniDannie
About the Name Dana
Dana has multiple meanings depending on origin: gift from Slavic, God is my judge from Hebrew Dan, and mother goddess from the Celtic Danu.
Dana is used for both. In the US it is predominantly feminine. In some European countries like Romania and Slovakia it is used for boys.
Dana peaked in the 1970s in the US and has since declined to the top 500-600. It remains clean and simple without feeling dated.
In Irish mythology, Danu is the mother goddess of the Tuatha Dé Danann, the divine race of ancient Ireland. Some scholars connect the feminine name Dana to this tradition.
Dana Marie, Dana Lynn, and Dana Nicole are crisp, classic combinations that suit the name's no-frills style.
Dana can be considered a Hebrew feminine form of Dan, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, meaning God is my judge.
Personality of Dana
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Dana
Creativity
72%
Elegance
66%
Independence
80%
Intelligence
78%
Strength
74%
Warmth
80%
Famous People Named Dana
D
Dana Carvey
American comedian and actor, known for Saturday Night Live and Wayne's World
D
Dana White
American businessman, president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship
D
Danu
Mother goddess of the Irish mythological Tuatha Dé Danann, the divine race of ancient Ireland
Middle Names for Dana
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Dana
Dana Marie
Dana Lynn
Dana Lee
Dana Nicole
Dana Michelle
Dana Anne
Dana Christine
Dana Renee
Dana Elise
Dana Joy
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History of Dana
1000 BC
Dan, the Hebrew root of Dana, names one of the twelve tribes of Israel
500 BC
Danu worshipped as mother goddess by Celtic peoples across Ireland and Europe
1971
Dana peaks in US popularity for girls, ranking in the top 50
1990s
Dana Carvey and other notable Danas keep the name in the cultural spotlight
Numerology & Symbolism of Dana
2
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Cancer
2
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Silver
💎
Lucky Stone
Moonstone
🌸
Lucky Flower
Jasmine
Dana Around the World
How Dana is written in different languages and scripts
دانا
Arabic
ダナ
Japanese
Дана
Russian
다나
Korean
达娜
Chinese
Ντάνα
Greek
डाना
Hindi
דָּנָה
Hebrew
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