Dana

Da-na · proper noun

imported

Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A unisex given name of Hebrew origin, used for both males and females in English-speaking countries.

  2. 2.

    A surname of various origins.

Related words

See also: Daniel, Danielle

Etymology

From Hebrew Dan, meaning "judge" or "God is my judge." It can also derive from the Old English word for "Dane" (a person from Denmark), or from the Irish Dána meaning "bold" or "courageous." The name has been used for both genders since the 20th century.