God's judgment
Pronunciation: DAY-nah
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Dana is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "God's judgment". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: DAY-nah. Lucky number: 4. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Ντάνα
Ντάνα σημαίνει κρίση ή δικαστής
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
DAY-nah
IPA
/ˈdeɪnə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
4
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Emerald
Life Path Number
8
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
The name Dana is derived from the Hebrew word 'dan' which means 'judge' or 'knowledge'. In the Old Testament, the tribe of Dan is one of the twelve tribes of Israel. It is believed that Dan was the youngest son of Jacob, and the name was given to him as a sign of God's judgment or divine knowledge.
Approximately 1800-1500 BC
In the early centuries of the Christian faith, a number of female saints were named Dana or Dania. One of them, Saint Dana, was a martyr in Egypt in the 3rd or 4th century AD. Another, Saint Dania of Sirmium, was a Roman martyr who lived in the late 3rd or early 4th century AD and was known for her miraculous healing powers.
3rd-4th century AD
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Translations
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Dana
Dana means judge, arbitrator, or one who judges
דנה
דנה משמעת שפטה או שופט
Ντάνα
Ντάνα σημαίνει κρίση ή δικαστής
Dana
Dana means judge or one who judges
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