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Persian, Arabic

Dana

Unisex
Meaning

Dana means wise.

Demographic Rank #356 in US Census
Trend Status 📈 Rising

Pronunciation & Sound Metrics

Phonetic Da-Na
Syllables 2
Starting Sound D
Linguistics & Script

Etymological & Phonetic Roots for Dana

Aa
IPA Notation /dʌnʌ/
Transliteration Dana
Root Representation DAN-Jidhr
Script Form اسم Dana
Pythagorean Numerology

Destiny Number for Dana

11 Ruling
Ruling Archetype

The Intuitive Messenger (Master Number 11)

Core Personality Traits
Inspiration Visionary Insight Sensitivity

Name Specifications

Origin / Region Persian, Arabic
Category Arabic
Gender Unisex
Name Length 4 Letters
Family Matching

Sibling & Twin Name Combinations for Dana

👦 Brother Name Ideas

'Abbas 'Abbas means austere or lion. Aali Aali means high, lofty, or sublime. Aamir Aamir means prosperous, substantial, or commander.

👧 Sister Name Ideas

Aaliyah Aaliyah means ascending, highborn, exalted, sublime, or lofty. Aamaal Aamaal means hopes or aspirations. Aaminah Aaminah means safe, protected, devoted, honest, faithful, or obedient.

✨ Twin Name Pairs

Dana & Da-eun Girl
A lovely baby name of Korean origin, traditionally chosen for girls.
Dana & Daa'uud Boy
A lovely baby name of Somali origin, traditionally chosen for boys.
Dana & Daan Boy
Daan means God is my judge.
Rhythm & Flow

Recommended Middle Names for Dana

DanaAaren
Aaren means exalted, lofty, inspired, high mountain, or light bringer.1 Syllables
DanaAavya
Aavya means belonging to a sheep, woollen, or obstruction.1 Syllables
DanaAbia
Abia means God is my father, yahweh is my father, or my father.1 Syllables
DanaAbiah
A lovely baby name of Biblical origin, traditionally chosen for children.1 Syllables
Aesthetic Metrics

Phonetic Rhythm & Rhyming Endings for Dana

Rhythm Cadence

Monosyllabic / Trochaic (Front Stress)

Calculated phonetic stress pattern optimized for natural spoken flow and surname integration.

Rhyming Suffix Matches
Abena Adamina Adanna Adelina
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Data Provenance & Trust Disclosure

Verified etymological & census data for Dana

Dataset Version 2.4 | Audited Aug 2026
Primary Source Classical Etymological Lexicons
Review Status Editorial Board Verified
Classification Persian, Arabic Naming Standard
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Dana

What does the name Dana mean?▼

The name Dana means "Dana means wise.".

What is the origin and category of the name Dana?▼

The name Dana has origins in Persian, Arabic naming customs and is categorized under Arabic.

How do you pronounce Dana?▼

The name Dana is pronounced Da-Na (/dʌnʌ/) with 2 syllables.

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