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Danica

Girl · English · Medium name

Meaning
Morning star; Venus
Pronunciation
DAN-i-kuh
Origin
English

From Slavic 'danica' meaning morning star.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Slavic

Commonly used in: United States, Eastern Europe

Alternate spellings

  • DanikaSlavic / English

    Variant spelling.

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Behind the Name, Slavic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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