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Dan

Boy · Hebrew · Short name

Meaning
Dane, of the Danes, of the judge

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
DAN
Origin
Hebrew

From Old Norse 'danr' meaning Dane; also Hebrew 'to judge'.

Popularity
Common in Denmark (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Norse, Hebrew

Commonly used in: Scandinavia, Denmark, Israel

Alternate spellings

  • DaneEnglish

    English form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Dan

    Legendary founder of Denmark, ancestor of the Danes in Norse myth.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Norse Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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